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NASAs Rise Visits Canadian Space Agency Headquarters on VIP Tour

New Delhi, May 16: NASAs Artemis II mission zero-gravity indicator and official mascot, Rise, has arrived at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) head

Free waste service for bulk waste generatorsraises questions

Here are some of the posers. Has this move by Greater Chennai Corporation sounded the death knell of in situ composting? Are bulk waste generator

Supreme Court-monitored judicial probe needed over leakage of NEET examination papers: CWC member Gidugu Rudra Raju

Speaking to The Hindu, Gidugu Rudra Raju said the 22,05,035 students who appeared for examinations in 5,432 centres had become victims with cance

Netanyahu Highlights Israel-UAE Ties as Emirati Leaders Stay Low-Key

Though the UAE normalized relations with Israel in 2020, its rulers like to keep the alliance somewhat quiet.

Meghalaya:Looking beyond the grape

How the states winemakers are making the shift from traditional home-brewing to commercial production, spurred on by market demand for its fruit

Challenges in India-U.S. Relations: Former Ambassador Highlights Tariffs and Visa Issues

Washington, May 16: Former U.S. Ambassador to India, Richard Verma, has warned that issues such as tariffs, reductions in student visas, and decr

West Bengal orders re-verification of caste certificates issued since 2011

West Bengal authorities are re-verifying caste certificates issued since 2011. This includes nearly 1.69 crore certificates covering Scheduled Ca

'Leaked Papers For You Darling': Lucknow Professor Told Student, Arrested

The recording of calls to a woman student at the Lucknow University brought to the fore her continued harassment by an assistant professor in the

Tata Trusts examining ex parte order, complaint filed by Venu Srinivasan

It is reiterated that the direction was issued ex parte, with no notice being given to the Sir Ratan Tata Trust and no hearing being afforded to

World Museum Day: Exploring Visakhapatnams museums beyond history

From decommissioned war machines and Buddhist relics to butterfly trails, Visakhapatnams museums are broadening the meaning of what a museum can

Either tell me on day one I'm not good enough or...: Virat Kohli drops big hint on playing 2027 ODI World Cup

Virat Kohli stated he has nothing left to prove and will only play the 2027 ODI World Cup if he can contribute meaningfully to the Indian team. T

Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more... a stoic lesson on self-worth, insecurity, and why we seek validation from others

Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius is on discipline, emotion, and human behavior. The stoic Roman Emperor observed a human paradox: we love ours

Muslims in India at Risk: Former MP Mohammad Adeeb Calls for Political Withdrawal

New Delhi, May 16: Former Rajya Sabha MP Mohammad Adeeb has raised alarming concerns regarding the safety of Muslims in India. He claims that a s

Why did Russian FM Sergey Lavrov say If you don't surrender your phone, they will take out a gun during Delhi press conference? Watch video

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov lightened a press conference in Delhi with a humorous remark to a buzzing phone, drawing laughter and vira

Robert Vadra Claims Fearlessness After Bail in Money Laundering Case

New Delhi, May 16: Businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, expressed his confidence and lack of fear following hi

Police Raid 15 Locations In J&Ks Baramulla; Seize Incriminating Material Linked To Banned Outfit

SRINAGAR, May 16: Police on Saturday conducted raids at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district in connection with a UAPA cas

Robert Vadra Declares Fearlessness After Bail in Money Laundering Case

New Delhi, May 16: Businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, expressed his fearlessness after being granted bail in

They Will Take Out Gun: Russian Foreign Minister Warns Journalist At Delhi Briefing

The interaction was interrupted multiple times by a journalist who was allegedly speaking on the phone while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavr

Chennai Devotee Donates Electric Bus to TTD in Andhra

The donor performed special prayers for the bus in front of the Sri Venkateswara temple

Transport charge between textile hubs up by 50%, commercial LPG hike further raises dyeing costs in Karnataka

While petrol and diesel prices were increased up by over 3 per litre on May 15, tradersfear a further hike in the coming months

J&K | Cop Shoots Wife Dead During Quarrel, Attempts Suicide; Hospitalised

SRINAGAR, May 16: A police officer allegedly shot his wife dead in a fit of rage before trying to kill himself in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara dist

Police Raid 15 Locations in Baramulla, Seize Material Linked to Banned Outfit

During the searches, incriminating material including literature linked with the banned organisation was seized and taken into custody for furthe

Reese Witherspoon Celebrates Son Deacons Graduation with Heartfelt Tribute

Mumbai, May 16: Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon expressed her joy as her son Deacon graduated. She shared several beautiful photos on social

How Silk Travelled To South India And Changed Bengaluru Forever

Historian Roopa Pai traces the fascinating journey of silk from China to Karnataka and explains how Bengaluru became the heart of Indias silk sto

Hyderabad Police Alert IPL Fans Against Fake Cricket Match Tickets

Taking advantage of the demand for tickets among fans, the cybercriminals launched fake apps and websites to exploit them: Police

Two Hardware Stores, Sweet Shop Damaged In Akhnoor Blaze

JAMMU, May 16: A massive fire broke out in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district early Saturday morning, gutting three shops and causing extensive d

Gujarat shocker: Man 'allows' landlord, aide to rape his wife, 13-year-old daughter as he could not pay Rs 2000 rent

A disturbing case from Gujarat's Morbi district involves a man allegedly consenting to his wife and 13-year-old daughter being sexually assaulted

Fields of Wonder: The Tulip Bloom

Farhad Ahmad pir pirfarhad123@gmail.com The texture of tulips always allures people. People always wait for spring to come. Spring is the only ti

Arm Holdings to face U.S. antitrust probe over chip tech: Report

The FTC is investigating whether Arm is trying to illegally monopolise parts of the semiconductor market, the report said

Animesh Kujur and Mohammad Afsal Shine at Saudi Athletics GP 2026

Riyadh, May 16: Animesh Kujur and Mohammad Afsal continued their impressive form on the international circuit by securing victories in their resp

Ex-Imam Faked Spiritual Powers To Rape Girls In London, Gets Life Sentence

Abdul Halim Khan pretended to have spiritual powers to coerce and sexually abuse girls as young as 12, a Metropolitan Police investigation reveal

Maharashtra govt ignoring distressed farmers, pursuing unnecessary projects: Jayant Patil

Senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil has slammed the Maharashtra government. He stated that funds are unavailable for distressed farmers. However,

Rouff: Where Kashmir Dances in Harmony

Afreen Bhat bhatafreen860@gmail.com Kashmir is famous not only for its natural beauty but also for its rich culture and traditions. One of the mo

Iran Proposes 50 Million Reward for Trumps Assassination

Tehran, May 16: A shocking report from Iranian media has drawn significant attention regarding U.S. President Donald Trump. Recent claims suggest

Why Trumps pressure tactics fail to bring Iran to negotiating table

President Trump's aggressive approach to Iran is facing challenges. His tough talk and demands have not yielded the desired results. Analysts sug

ISIS Second in Command Eliminated, Says Trump

Al-Minuki had been placed under US sanctions in 2023 for ties to the Islamic State group, which maintains a major presence in parts of West Afric

Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki eliminated

Nigeria had earlier come under scrutiny from Mr. Trump, who had said that Christians there were being persecuted, which the African nations gover

Aston Villa Secures Champions League Qualification with 4-2 Victory Over Liverpool

Birmingham, May 16: Aston Villa achieved a remarkable 4-2 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League on Friday, securing their qualification fo

How the 'Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case' Pulverised Democracy and 18 Lives

All of the 18 persons accused of this conspiracy were active in the protests against CAA/NRC, writes Harsh Mander.

Aequs, IIT-D open advanced R&D centre for materials science, manufacturing innovation in Dharwad

In addition to research, the facility also conducts hands-on training programmes for engineers, researchers, and students, strengthening capabili

Mamata asks Trinamool Congress poll candidates to rebuild party; says dissenters free to leave

At a meeting with the Trinamool Congress' contesting candidates, she said the organisation would rise again despite suffering a crushing defeat i

Water is also a drink: Waitress mocked customer asking for water at NYC diner, vanished during service, then demanded preset tip options; customers final comment left her speechless

A Reddit post about a tense tipping experience at a NYC diner has gone viral after a customer claimed a waitress mocked their water order, vanish

'Delhi Ab Door Nahi': How The 90-Minute Radius Is Rewriting NCR Growth

Thanks to a wave of new expressways, rapid transit projects and metro expansions, Delhi is no longer distant in mind or movement from its satelli

Taiwan Reiterates Independent Status in Response to Trump Warning

Taiwan is a sovereign and independent democratic nation, and is not subordinate to the People's Republic of China, Taiwan's foreign ministry said

CBI Arrests Chemistry Lecturer in NEET UG Paper Leak Case

New Delhi, May 16: The investigation into the NEET UG 2026 paper leak is intensifying. So far, eight individuals have been arrested in connection

AP Inter Supplementary Hall Ticket 2026 out at bie.ap.gov.in; check steps to download your admit card

The Board of Intermediate Education has released hall tickets for the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations, commencing May 21.

PM Modi gets grand diaspora welcome in The Hague: Garba beats, tricolours and chants of Modi, Modi

Gig Workers Protest Rising Fuel Prices, Demand 20 per Kilometer Compensation

New Delhi, May 16: The recent hike in petrol and diesel prices has sparked significant unrest among gig and app-based workers across the country.

Maharashtra Official Orders Tata Trusts To Defer Today's Board Meeting

The directions received from the Office of Charity Commissioner are being examined by the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Tata Trusts said in a statement

Who is Ankur Warikoo? The finfluencer behind WebVeda, Make Epic Money and a Rs 100 crore edtech business

Ankur Warikoo has announced the closure of his upskilling courses business, citing its lack of continued sense despite significant growth. The pl

Maritime residents planning a long weekend? Check latest gas prices as fuel rates climb across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick

Residents across Canada's Maritime provinces are facing increased fuel costs ahead of the long weekend. Gasoline and diesel prices have risen in

Pilitaxi brings artisanal fashion labels from across India to Chennai

Travelling pop-up Pilitaxi makes its Chennai debut at The Folly at Amethyst with 22 craft-led fashion and lifestyle brands from across India

NCW To Hold Fourth Edition Of Shakti Samvaad In Srinagar; Focus On Womens Rights, Safety

NEW DELHI, May 16: The National Commission for Women (NCW) is organising the fourth edition of its flagship consultation programme Shakti Samvaad

Worship Resumes at Bhojshala Following High Court Ruling

Indore, May 16: Worship has commenced at the Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh after it was declared a temple. The Madhya Pradesh High Court is

NTET result 2026 declared by NTA: How to check scorecards, direct link, and other details

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NTET 2026 results for postgraduate candidates in Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy. T

CBSE Class 12 Result 2026: Re-Evaluation Dates Out, Check Schedule Here

CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 re-evaluation dates announced. Check verification, scanned copy, and re-evaluation schedule here.

At Samsung, the global AI boom spurred a looming strike and deep divisions

Samsung Electronics, which has reaped huge profits from a global memory shortage, has offered to pay generous bonuses to staff

NIA Files Charges Against Five in Human Trafficking Case Linked to Cambodia

New Delhi, May 16: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a significant breakthrough in a human trafficking and cyber slavery case link

World Whisky Day 2026: Experts pick their top Indian single malts

As Indian single malts surpass imported malts in sales and win top global awards, whisky experts mark World Whisky Day by picking the drams redef

Delhi logs below-normal minimum temperature; strong winds forecast for next few days

Safdarjung, the city's base weather station, recorded a minimum of 24.8 Celsius, 1.7 below normal. The minimum temperature was 26.2 Celsius a day

6 office drinks to beat the summer heat

Here are six refreshing office-friendly drinks to beat the summer heat, perfect for a quick listicle, wellness feature, or lifestyle roundup:

Thought He Could Hide: Trump Says Top ISIS Leader Abu-Bilal Killed

US Kills ISIS Second-In-Command Globally Abu-Bilal-Al-Minuki In Africa, Says Donald Trump

Kerala HC permits transgender person to approach any fertility clinic to freeze eggs

Kerala High Court permits transgender man to freeze eggs, enhancing reproductive rights and healthcare access.

Amit Shah Reviews Key Development Projects During Gujarat Visit

New Delhi, May 16: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will embark on a two-day visit to Gujarat starting Saturday. During this trip, h

YouTube, Snap and TikTok settle school district's social media addiction claims

The companies have denied the allegations and say they take extensive steps to keep teens and young users safe on their platforms

FIFA Finally Seals World Cup Broadcast Deal in China at Just $60 Million

FIFA originally sought $300 million, Chinese media reported in recent weeks as the deadline to strike a deal drew closer

WPI inflation to face further upside as oil and metal prices stay elevated amid geopolitical tensions: Report

India's Wholesale Price Index surged to 8.3 percent in April 2026. Fuel and manufactured goods drove this sharp rise. Global crude oil prices and

Urdunama Podcast: 'Nadarad', or When Something Missing Doesnt Quite Leave

In Urdu, 'nadarad' means 'ghayab', when something is absent or is missing. Until you see how its used in poetry.

PM Modi Celebrates Sikkims Foundation Day with Heartfelt Wishes

New Delhi, May 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes on Saturday for Sikkims Foundation Day. He expressed that the warmth he expe

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam On June 21: Key Details Students Must Know

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Candidates may select their first and second preferred examination cities. Those who do not opt for this facility will have

Those Before Me May Have Needed It, I Don't: VD Satheesan Drops Long Convoy

VD Satheesan said that his intention was not to make fun of his predecessors but that the reasury would not be able to bear the burden of such e

PM Modi Wishes Sikkim on Statehood Day

New Delhi, May 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the occasion of Sikkims Statehood Day on Saturday. He expressed that th

Stones Thrown, Police Station Attacked In Bengal's Asansol Over Loudspeaker Volume

According to locals, police personnel from the Jahangiri Mohalla police station urged the mosque authorities to reduce the volume of their loudsp

Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales

Taiwan's deputy foreign minister emphasized that U.S. arms sales are crucial for regional peace. This comes after President Trump expressed uncer

Jeremy Hansen Engages in Simulation Practice: A Crucial Training for Astronauts

New Delhi, May 16: Life as an astronaut is far from easy. Before embarking on space missions, astronauts must undergo extensive training. One suc

Heavy Rain Alert in Tamil Nadu Due to Deep Depression in Bay of Bengal

Chennai, May 16: The effects of a deep depression forming in the Bay of Bengal are becoming increasingly evident in Tamil Nadu. Heavy rainfall is

Former Sinaloa security chief surrenders to US in cartel bribery case

Merida Sanchez is one of 10 current or former Sinaloa government or law enforcement officials charged by the US last month and the first to appea

Visakhapatnam zoo summer camp to begin from May 19

IGZP to host five-day summer camp with wildlife learning, birdwatching and interactive activities for children

Wordle heads to primetime as media seek puzzle reinvention

For Jonathan Knight, the Times' head of games, it is the logical extension of a property that has become a global phenomenon

Celebrating Vat Savitri Vrat: Married Women Pray for Their Husbands Longevity

New Delhi, May 16: On the occasion of Vat Savitri Vrat, married women across the country performed rituals with deep devotion. In Delhi, at the T

Gaza airstrike targeted Hamas military wing leader, says Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said an airstrike carried out by the military Friday evening targeted

Dr P. P. Sharma Completes 5000 Gallbladder Surgeries

Udaipur, May 14 (Udaipur Kiran) Dr. P. P. Sharma, senior professor and Head of the General Surgery Department at Pacific Institute of Medical Sc

Donald Trump returns from China visit, calls meeting with Xi `G-2`

Trump landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday evening, claiming to have secured significant trade agreements, including the sale of 20

Pentagon Cancels Deployment of Over 4,000 U.S. Troops to Poland

Washington, May 16: The Pentagon has canceled plans to temporarily deploy over 4,000 U.S. troops stationed in the United States to Poland. This i

Keep Smiling Even in Difficult Times: Prashant Agarwal

Udaipur, May 16 (Udaipur Kiran) Prashant Agarwal said that no matter how difficult life becomes, a smile makes every path easier. He was address

Indian Womens Cricket Team Seeks Blessings Before T20 World Cup at Mahakaleshwar Temple

Ujjain, May 16: The Indian womens cricket team visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, to seek blessings ahead of the T20 Wor

NIA Chargesheets Five In Cambodia-Linked Cyber Slavery Case

New Delhi, May 16: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted five persons, including an absconding alleged mastermind, in a case

Minister Dilip Ghosh Responds to FIR Against Abhishek Banerjee: Justice Will Prevail

Kolkata, May 16: Minister Dilip Ghosh of the West Bengal government has addressed the FIR filed against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee.

Sopore Police Conduct Raids At 15 Locations In UAPA Case Linked To JeI Network

Srinagar, May 16: Sopore Police, in coordination with security forces, on Friday carried out extensive search operations at more than 15 location

U.S. accuses Iraqi man of helping Iran-backed militia's plans for attacks in U.S., Europe

Prosecutors allege Al-Saadi directed and encouraged attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets, including efforts to kill Americans and Jewish civilians