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E-buses will not lead to privatisation of RTC, says top official

The government is commitment to providing safe, affordable, efficient and environment-friendly transport services to the people through APSRTC an

RTC employees union opposes privatisation move

Accusing the government of trying to hand over valuable assets and operations to private companies in the name of electric bus services, it calls

Bengal does not believe in bulldozer politics, says Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjees remark comes amid eviction drives at various places in the State

Three-day Philanthropy Asia Summit begins in Singapore on May 18

Ashok alleges irregularities in practical exams for agri courses, demands re-exams

39 bonded labourers rescued from brick kiln in Tiruvallur

Officials said the workers arrived at the kiln about five months ago after reportedly receiving advance payments of nearly 30,000 each. Women wor

IPL 2026: Abhishek Porel and KL Rahuls Century Partnership Leads DC to Victory Over RR

New Delhi, May 18: Delhi Capitals (DC) triumphed over Rajasthan Royals (RR) by five wickets in the 62nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL)

Sweden Supports India in Fight Against Terrorism, PM Modi Expresses Gratitude

New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a visit to Sweden. At Gothenburg Airport, he was welcomed by Swedish Prime Minist

Palaniswamis actions show that AIADMK has weakened now, says Finance Minister

WhenJayalalithaabecame Chief Minister she too expanded the Cabinet gradually. Chief Minister C. JosephVijaywill decide on expanding the Cabinet a

PM Modis Leadership Praised Amid Global Crisis: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

New Delhi, May 18: Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi commended Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership on Sunday,

East Bengal, Bagan share derby honours

India Advances to Quarterfinals Despite Loss to Malaysia in Sepak Takraw World Cup

Kuala Lumpur, May 18: The Indian mens team has secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Sepak Takraw World Cup 2026 despite a loss to host Mala

Gold jewellery, cash stolen from houses in Ranipet district

One-horse races are no triumph for democracy

Democracy demands not merely elections, but also meaningful and fair competition

Congress leadership to take a decision on continuing ties with DMK: Narayanasamy

West Bengal Chief Minister Pays Tribute to Late PA Chandranath Rath, Promises Justice to Family

Kolkata, May 18: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari paid tribute to his late personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, at his residence on S

Strengthening Womens Empowerment: NCWs Shakti Samvad Program in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day Shakti Samvad program over the weekend in Srinagar. This event brou

Sri Lanka reopens Hambantota airport bid, eyes strategic investors

Sri Lanka is seeking investors for the Hambantota airport. This offers a chance for Indian companies to invest in a strategic Indian Ocean asset.

Gulzar Houz Fire: Survivors Await Justice

The building, located in the congested lanes of Gulzar Houz, remains sealed and blocked off. Survivors say the delay has added to their trauma, p

Girls football team from city wins two awards in Mexico

Historic Step for Ayurveda: PM Modis Visit to Sweden Elevates Health Collaboration

New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent visit to Sweden is being hailed as a historic milestone in enhancing India-Sweden relatio

NCWs Shakti Samvad Program Strengthens Coordination Among State Womens Commissions

Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day event titled Shakti Samvad in Srinagar on May 16-17, bringing toget

Commuters express concern over reports of nabbing of drunk bus drivers in Puducherry

'Peaky Blinders' creator says he has licence to reinvent James Bond

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, told reporters that he has done research with he SAS and even more secret outfits for his reinvention of t

Major Operation at Rajkot Airport: 180 Kilograms of Silver Seized

Ahmedabad, May 18: A significant operation took place at Rajkot Airport on Sunday, resulting in the seizure of approximately 180 kilograms of sil

Honoring Rabindranath Tagores Legacy: PM Modi Presents Special Gifts in Sweden

New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson exchanged special gifts in the presence of Crown Princ

Exports diversification drive adds $202 million to kitty in FY26

India's exports expanded significantly last fiscal year. New product and country combinations generated over $200 million in new trade. Ships, te

ALLEN CEO Kukreja Welcomes Changes in NEET

While the announcement of the next examination date provided clarity for students and parents, Kukreja said ALLEN remains committed to preparing

CM Urges Centre to Review Tobacco Tax Hike to Protect Farmers

Naidu said the cumulative burden of GST, excise duty and the national calamity contingent duty had resulted in a tax-on-tax effect, slowing cigar

Sanjay Upadhyay Supports CM Naidus Appeal, Expresses Concerns Over Demographic Changes

Mumbai, May 18: Maharashtra Assembly BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay has fully supported Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus appeal for fina

Why Do Muslims in India Stand with Invaders? Insights from Mahant Rajudas

Lucknow, May 18: Mahant Rajudas has launched a sharp critique against Maulana Arshad Madani and the Muslim community regarding the Dhar Bhojshala

Forest Department restricts tourist entry at Berijam lake after tiger sighting

Officials say the restrictions will remain in effect till further notice. They add that the departments staff are actively monitoring the area

IPL Playoffs Scenario: What RR's Loss vs DC Means For CSK, KKR And PBKS

The IPL 2026 Playoffs race got a bit more interesting as Rajasthan Royals suffered a 5-wicket loss against Delhi Capitals in New Delhi on Sunday.

Whats your exit strategy to end conflict with Iran?: Gillibrand repeatedly badgers CENTCOM

Modi and Swedens PM Kristersson Discuss Strategic Partnership

Mumbai, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedens Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson held a crucial meeting in Gothenburg, marking a significa

Census field operations begin in Delhi MCD area, 4 states

Census 2027 field operations are underway, with enumerators conducting house-to-house surveys in multiple states. A self-enumeration facility is

Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'I do not think you can name many great inventions that have been made by married men.' Life lessons on hard work, success, marriage and relationships by legendary American inventor and engineer

Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla shares a statement about inventions and married men. The story explains Teslas life, inventions, struggles, rela

Major RPF Action in Northeast Railway: Three Arrested, Stolen Mobile Phones Recovered

Guwahati, May 17: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has once again demonstrated its commitment to passen

One tests positive for hantavirus, Canadian national health agency confirms

Canadas national health agency confirms that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive

Amaravati Set To Host First Quantum-Secure Communications Test Bed

Naidu says project will boost Andhra Pradeshs leadership in advanced digital technologies

Telanganas Minister Criticizes State Government Over Delayed Rice Procurement

Hyderabad, May 17: Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, has accused the Congress-led Telangana government of delaying rice procurem

IDF Claims Elimination of Hamas Operations Commander in Gaza Airstrike

Jerusalem, May 17: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday that it has successfully targeted and killed a key operations commander of

Vizag observes AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day with rally

Kishatwar Police Resolve Defilement Case, Five Arrested

Kishtwar, May 17: The police in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir have arrested five individuals in connection with a case of defilement tha

Political Reactions Intensify Following Arrest of Sai Bhagirath in POCSO Case

Hyderabad, May 17: The arrest of Sai Bhagirath, son of Union Minister Bandhi Sanjay Kumar, in a POCSO case has sparked a flurry of political comm

IPL 2026: Rahul, Porel Help Delhi Capitals Beat RR By 5 Wickets

Delhi Capitals completed the chase of 194 in 19.2 overs

Delhi Metro Launches New Initiative to Enhance Fuel Savings with Additional Trains

New Delhi, May 17: In a bid to promote public transport and reduce reliance on private vehicles, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announce

Film producer K. Rajan drowns in Adyar river in Chennai

US weighs drone threat from Cuba: Report

Classified intelligence suggests Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones and is discussing plans to attack U.S. interests, including the Guant

Will seek CBI probe if AIADMK or AMMK legislators are made Ministers: Dhinakaran

Criticising Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, he says the former earlier targeted the AIADMK by calling it a corrupt party, and questions the ratio

Trump Issues Urgent Warning to Iran: Time is Running Out

New Delhi, May 17: U.S. President Donald Trump has once again issued a stark warning to Iran. He stated that time is running out for the nation,

Uttar Pradesh Government Allocates Departments to New Ministers

Lucknow, May 17: The Uttar Pradesh government has finally allocated departments to its newly appointed ministers following a cabinet expansion th

Psychology says women who instantly fall asleep around their partner arent bored, but it is their nervous system signaling a strong message to their brain

The psychology behind women falling asleep around their partners suggests that the behavior is often linked to emotional safety, trust and a rela

Kejriwal Urges NEET Candidates to Stay Strong Amid Exam Cancellation Stress

New Delhi, May 17: Arvind Kejriwal, the convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), made an emotional appeal to candidates of the National Eligibility

Young Man Dies After Attack Following Womans Rejection in Telangana

Hyderabad, May 17: A young man has died from injuries sustained during a mob attack after he allegedly cut the throat of a woman who rejected his

Installation of 13L rooftop solar systems okayed under ULA model for 10 states/UTs

West Bengals New Government Promises Legal Action Against Illegal Activities: Debjit Sarkar

Kolkata, May 17: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has signaled a strong response against irregularities that occurred during the Trinamool Congre

India, Netherlands Sign Pact To Fast Track Freshwater Reservoir In Gujarat

To formalise this technical exchange, a Letter of Intent was signed between India's Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Netherlands' Ministry of Infra

Blockading is an act of war as per Intl law!: Ducworth clashes with Centcom Chief over US-Iran war

UP Cabinet Portfolios Allocated Week After Expansion: Who Got What

In the second expansion under Yogi Adityanath 2.0, two cabinet ministers and four state ministers were inducted into the Uttar Pradesh government

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Monday, May 18, 2026

Forecast: Partly cloudy sky. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 40C and 28 C respectively

Ilaiyaraaja, the eternal experimenter

Half a century after maestro Ilaiyaraajas debut as a composer, his music continues to defy categorisation, dissolving boundaries between folk idi

'We're Living In Horror': Family Of Noida Woman Found Dead In Bhopal To NDTV

Twisha Sharma's father Navnidhi Sharma and cousin brother Ashish Sharma told NDTV that they have been struggling for justice and running from pil

Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Lives of Two Teenagers in Ramgarh

Ramgarh, May 17: A tragic incident occurred near the Damodar River in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, on Sunday, resulting in the drowning deaths of two teen

Amit Shah Launches 620 Crore Urban Infrastructure Projects in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar, May 17: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 47 development projects worth 62

India, Netherlands set up joint working group on clean energy

India, Sweden Discuss AI, Green Transition, Defence Ties

Discussions covered areas including green transition, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, startups, resilient supply chains, defence,

KTR Demands Dismissal of Bandi for Fair Probe

BRS leader calls for impartial probe, accuses BJPCongress of suppressing issue

Astroguide for Monday, May 18, 2026

Tithi: Adhika Jyeshta Shukla Vidiya till 5.55 pm

Increased Fuel Prices Disrupt International Flights From AP

International flights from Andhra Pradesh, particularly via Vijayawada (Gannavaram) and Visakhapatnam, are facing severe disruptions due to cance

Muslim Leaders in Mumbai Convene to Ensure Peaceful Bakrid Celebrations

Mumbai, May 17: Muslim leaders held a meeting on Sunday with representatives from NGOs, lawyers, social activists, and political party leaders to

Punjab BJP Demands Postponement of Municipal Elections Due to Violence

Chandigarh, May 17: The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formally requested the state election commission and Director General

I Never Want To Leave: Indian Woman In US Shares Why Florida Feels Like Home After Years Of Living There

She further said that apart from the pool, the community has a park, a children's play area, walking trails, and places to relax.

Summer rain cools Madurai city

Amit Shah Highlights BJP-NDA Governance in 80% of India

Gandhinagar, May 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Sunday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Democratic Alliance (N

Kolkata Police on High Alert Following Protests Against Demolition in Tiljala

Kolkata, May 17: Protests erupted on Sunday at the Park Circus Seven-Point Crossing in central Kolkata against the demolition of illegal construc

Serious Drinking Water Crisis In Palakottu Town; Minister Nimmala Reviews Situation

Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu on Sunday asked municipal officials to take urgent action to solve the drinking water crisis in Palak

Maharashtra to roll out farm loan waiver before June 30: Fadnavis

Speaking to reporters, CM Fadnavis said discussions on the scheme had already taken place in the state cabinet and only a small amount of distric

Buddha Is Not Smiling As Algae, Stench Spread at Hussainsgar

Polluted Hussainsagar water repels tourists with foul-smelling and near-poisonous water

Sweden Honors PM Modi with the Royal Order of the Polar Star

Stockholm, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Swedens prestigious Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross. This h

NCB seizes 39.47 kg of Alprazolam, three arrested

Rajinikant Denies Being Jealous of Vijay

He clarifies on the ugly rumours doing the rounds

New executive committee for Utkal Sanskrutika Samaj,

Indian U-18 Hockey Teams Face Defeats Against Australia in Second Matches

Bhopal, May 17: In their second matches of the series, Indias U-18 mens and womens hockey teams suffered defeats against Australias U-18 teams. T

Indian Community Welcomes PM Modi in Gothenburg with Cultural Celebrations

Gothenburg, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in Gothenburg, Sweden, during a Bengali cultur

What Kind Of Questions Are You Asking Me?

Malavika Mohanan called out a section of the Tamil media after being asked a distasteful question about Vijay and Trisha

Jannik Sinner Wins Italian Open, Extends Masters Tournament Streak

Sinner has now completed the 'Golden Masters' by winning all of the ATP's top-ranked events after becoming the first Italian champion at the Foro

'Fight relentlessly': Ukraine commander vows strikes into Russia

Ukraine's unmanned forces commander, Madyar, is orchestrating deep strikes into Russia, targeting defense and oil facilities to cripple war fundi

Yatnal Gives School Attendance A Jai Shri Ram Twist

Siddaramaiah says no to saffron shawl. Who gave him right. If hijab is allowed, then saffron shawls are also our right and our religious right: B

Indian Community Welcomes PM Modi in Gothenburg with Cultural Festivities

Gothenburg, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in Gothenburg, Sweden, during his visit on Sun