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Odisha Government Announces 2% DA Hike for Employees and Pensioners

Bhubaneswar, May 15: The Odisha government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has announced a significant relief for millions of state em

West Bengal Assembly Budget Session to Commence on June 18

Kolkata, May 15: The West Bengal Assembly budget session will begin on June 18, with the full budget set to be presented on June 22 by the financ

Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 strikes near east coast of Honshu in Japan, GFZ says

The quake's depth was 10 kilometres (6.21 miles) below the earth's surface

Noida Police Seize 430 Grams of Hashish Worth 1.15 Lakh, Arrest One Suspect

Noida, May 15: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the police of Gautam Buddh Nagar, along with the Narcotics team, have arrested a s

Voter List Revision Process to Begin in Odisha on May 20

Bhubaneswar, May 15: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, R.S. Gopalan, announced on Friday that the voter list revision (SIR) process wi

Congress cadre protest against extension to CBI Director

Congress eyes comeback in Shillong Lok Sabha seat

The parliamentary constituency, one of two in Meghalaya, fell vacant after the death of the Voice of the People Partys Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon, w

SC to Hear Cases Through Video Conferencing on Mondays, Fridays for Optimum Fuel Utilisation

The move came following a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on cutting down avoidable expenditure due to the ongoing West Asia crisis

Trump concludes China visit hailing fantastic deals

Chinese President Xi Jinping said both sides had reached important common understandings on maintaining stable economic and trade ties, expanding

Vijayapura: Four Of Family Killed As House Roof Collapses

According to officials, Gurunath Badigers mother, Shantabai, and his 10-year-old son Veeresh were unhurt as they were sleeping in another house a

Trump says hasnt determined whether to move forward on major arms package for Taiwan

Amid Chinas opposition, U.S. President Donald Trump said he has not made a final decision on a major arms package for Taiwan

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do movie review: The perils of excess

Ayushmaan Khurrana anchors a farcical marital comedy that throws everything at the wall.

West Bengal Chief Minister to Hold Public Darbar Twice a Week

Kolkata, May 15: The newly elected government of West Bengal, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has decided to organize a Public Darbar tw

AP Set To Emerge As Strong Defence Shield For The Nation: CM Naidu

AP CM stated that the AMCA initiative, led by the Aeronautical Development Agency would significantly contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modis

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar Celebrates Birthday with Grand Festivities

Bengaluru, May 15: Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister and President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), D.K. Shivakumar, celebrated

Dhar Bhojshala site temple of Goddess Saraswati, says MP High Court: Adv Vishnu Jain gives details

PM Modis security cannot be compromised for fuel savings, says former R&AW chief

Former R&AW Secretary Samant Goel has opposed reducing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy and security, citing evolving threats like drones an

Comcast's dirty secret cost them $117 million, you could be owed $10,000; here's how to grab your share by August 14

The Comcast $117.5 million settlement has triggered a nationwide rush as millions of Americans now check eligibility for a possible $10,000 payou

Unemployed 'youngsters like cockroaches' become media, activists; attack system: CJI

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made strong remarks about unemployed youth. He compared them to cockroaches who later become activists. The Chi

High-speed trial run conducted on Tiruchi-Villupuram chord line section

A special train with a coach equipped with Oscillation Monitoring System was operated, the trial run was conducted as part of enhancement of sect

Indias first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle released in Kaziranga

The release of the freshwater reptile coincided with the observation of Endangered Species Day; Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed t

6 outdoor plants that can help keep snakes away

Snakes and lizards often become more visible around homes during warmer months, especially near gardens and damp corners. These six outdoor plant

Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious: Araqchi

Iran expresses distrust in the United States, stating negotiations will only occur if Washington is serious. Talks to end the ongoing conflict ar

India Emerging as Global Hub for Agricultural Innovation

Camilla Corsi, Syngenta Global Head of Research & Development reinforces India’s strategic importance in global innovation during count

Camavinga, Griezmann shocking omissions as France FIFA WC squad named

France's FIFA World Cup squad is out. Eduardo Camavinga and Antoine Griezmann are surprisingly excluded. Robin Risser and Maxence Lacroix receive

Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: When marrying, ask yourself this question... - timeless quote on love, marriage by German philosopher

Friedrich Nietzsche believed that enduring conversation is the cornerstone of lasting marriage, surpassing fading passion and shifting circumstan

Viral Video: Devotees rain lakhs on Gujarati singer until he disappears under cash, but he keeps performing without missing a beat

A folk singer in Gujarat continued his performance amidst a massive cash shower from devotees. Gopal Sadhu was nearly buried under currency notes

Agricultural trade, jet deals, Taiwan tensions: What are the big takeaways as Trump jets out of Beijing after Xi talks?

President Donald Trump concluded a visit to Beijing with trade deals. China will buy billions in US soybeans and 200 Boeing aircraft. Discussions

Salem Railway Division launches World Environment Day campaign

Karnataka Government Focuses on Building Students Careers: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru, May 15: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday that his government is committed to transforming higher education in

HOCKEY | Consistency and continuity in performance will help the team reach higherlevels: Marijne

The Indian womens hockey team coach believes a good team culture leads to winning matches

Trump wanted to go nuclear, stopped as Joint Chiefs Chairman said no: Ex CIA Analyst

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson revealed President Donald Trump inquired about using nuclear weapons. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan

Kauvery Heart City Performs Delta Region's First Renal Denervation, An Advanced Procedure for Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure

Despite strict adherence to treatment, the patient’s hypertension remained dangerously uncontrolled, leading to repeated hospital admission

Football: China state broadcaster reaches World Cup deal with FIFA

China Media Group has secured broadcasting rights for four World Cup tournaments. This deal covers the men's events in 2026 and 2030, and the wom

US Plans To Indict Cuba's Raul Castro, US DOJ Official Says

The timing of the potential indictment, which would need to be approved by a grand jury.

SharkNinja Gets Ready To Transform Indian Kitchen

Chef Kunal Kapur is one of India's top culinary voices, a MasterChef India judge, restaurateur, and a chef who has spent decades championing the

Lacking Treatment Funds, Pune Man Plants 'Bomb' At Hospital To Extort Money

While his plan led to a 1,000-personnel manhunt, an online payment for a roll of adhesive tape became the reason behind Shivaji Rathod's arrest.

Baby at Christmas, breakup by Mother's Day: Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt are done

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt have ended their relationship only months after welcoming daughter Scottie Rose in December 2025, reports claim. A

Why are Telugu cinemas exhibitors and producers at loggerheads?

With exhibitors and producers at loggerheads over percentage revenue sharing system as opposed to a fixed rental model, the Telugu film industry

Unemployment rate hits six-month high of 5.2% in April

India's unemployment rate climbed to 5.2% in April, a six-month peak. Rural joblessness saw an increase, while urban unemployment eased to a year

Armed Robbery in East Delhi Unraveled: Five Arrested, Gold Chains and Cash Recovered

New Delhi, May 15: The East Delhi Police has achieved a significant breakthrough in an armed robbery case involving a gold trader. In a joint ope

No Military Solution, Negotiate Seriously: Iran's Message To US From Delhi

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi following a meeting of the BRICS foreign ministers, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed tha

Uttar Pradesh Government Approves 23 Projects for Revamping Ramleela Grounds

Lucknow, May 15: The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a significant step towards revitalizing the states cultural and religious heritage. It ha

British Couple Praises 'Excellent' Indian Railways After Travelling With 2-Month-Old Baby

British couple, Hazel Lindsey and Martin Bailey, praised Indian Railways for smooth travel with their two-month-old baby.

Drones, UAS no longer just eyes in sky, but like 'claws in the sky': Air Chief Marshal A P Singh

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh stated that drones are now claws in the sky, extending air power and emphasizing the need for complete doma

Normal life hit by heavy rains in Puducherry

Office-goers, students, and workers were put to hardship, as the rain started lashing the region at around 10 a.m.

Opinion: Blog | Yahya Khan To Munir, The Curious Pak Factor In Every US-China Thaw

History suggests that whenever Washington looks toward Beijing during moments of global upheaval, Islamabad finds a way back into the game.

Supreme Court mandates virtual hearings, WFH amid war-driven fuel conservation push

The Supreme Court of India is adopting new measures to conserve fuel. All miscellaneous hearings will now be conducted via video-conferencing. Ju

Changes in body fat due to obesity can contribute to Alzheimers disease: Study

NEW DELHI, May 15: Obesity-related changes in body fat can send harmful signals to the brain, disrupting immune system function, and potentially

Globbel Launches Unified Platform for Cross-Border E-commerce

Globbel has launched a cross-border ecommerce platform designed to help brands expand internationally across 16 markets within weeks

Former AIADMK Minister K.V. Ramalingam joins TVK

IT department enables online filing of ITR-1, ITR-4

NEW DELHI, May 15: The Income Tax department on Friday enabled online filing of ITR-1 and ITR-4, which are filed by small and medium taxpayers, f

West Bengal HS Result 2026: Board Introduces Improvement Exam for Class 12

West Bengal HS Result 2026: Along with result announcement, the board also introduces improvement exam for students who wish to improve their sco

Carpooling, virtual hearing, WFH: SC judges follow through on PM Modi's 'save fuel' appeal

Karuppu X Review: Fans Bowled Over By Suriya-Trisha's 'Emotion-Packed' Film

Karuppu marks the reunion of Suriya and Trisha after Aaru (2005)

US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland

The Pentagon has canceled plans to temporarily deploy 4,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland, a decision that raises questions about President Trump's

Flipkart leads India e-commerce market with 50-60 pc market share

NEW DELHI, May 15: Flipkart remains Indias e-commerce market leader by gross merchandise value (GMV) with an estimated 50-60 per cent share, and

DISPUTED DHAR SITE IS TEMPLE MP HIGH COURT RULES

'Youngsters like cockroaches': CJI on unemployed youth turning activists, attacking everyone

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant likened some unemployed youth to cockroaches who become activists attacking institutions. He made these remarks

AP High Court Bench In Kurnool Soon: Nara Lokesh

The TDP-led government has maintained that setting up the bench at Kurnool would strengthen the judicial system in the Rayalaseema region and dec

This Time NEET Paper Can't Leak? Inside NTA's High-Tech Digital Lockdown

NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam On June 21: This time, NEET question papers are being prepared in a fully encrypted digital format. The files are secured wi

India's Forex Reserves Rise By $6.3 Billion To Nearly 697 Billion

For the week ended May 8, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased by USD 562 million to USD 552.387 billion, the ce

Two Arrested in Noida for Mobile and Laptop Theft; 18 Phones Recovered

Noida, May 15: The Sector-142 police in Noida have apprehended two individuals involved in the theft of mobile phones, laptops, and other electro

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IAF Base Repair depot in Nashik successfully carries out indigenous overhaul of Navy's MiG-29K ejection seat

The Indian Air Force has achieved self-reliance by overhauling the Indian Navy's MiG-29K ejection seat in Nashik. This task was previously done i

6 easy ways to reduce fuel consumption after petrol, diesel price hike

Fuel prices are rising again in India, but small driving habits can help reduce petrol expenses. From removing extra weight from your car to chec

Kuldip Yadav and Richard Gleeson change IPL teams, CSK buys leg spinner for Rs 30L, RCB shells out Rs 1.6 cr for pacer

Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have secured replacements for injured pacers Khaleel Ahmed and Nuwan Thushara. CSK signed Kul

No coders or managers: 1 lakh tech jobs gone, but one type of engineer is becoming untouchable, and the 60.5 lakh crore reason why

Tech giants are shedding over 1 lakh jobs in 2026, including significant cuts at LinkedIn, Cisco, and PayPal, despite record AI investments. Comp

United World Wrestling Lifts Ban on Russian and Belarusian Wrestlers

Geneva, May 15: United World Wrestling (UWW) has announced that wrestlers from Russia and Belarus are now allowed to participate in UWW competiti

AONMeetings bets big on India with 450-partner push and browser-based meeting rooms

HIPAA-compliant conferencing platform AONMeetings has partnered with 3F Magnus Tech to expand across India while launching a hardware-free confer

Tamil Nadu Congress condemns hike in fuel prices

Supreme Court To Go Virtual, Judges To Car-Pool Amid Save Fuel Push

The move comes in the wake of a recent Office Memorandum issued by the Centre's Department of Personnel and Training on May 12, aimed at promotin

Delhi Police Nabs Man In Apple Consignment Fraud Case After 10-Year Hunt In Kashmir

NEW DELHI, May 15: Delhi Police has arrested a 38-year-old man from Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag for allegedly duping a Delhi-based man of more th

'Sorry ... ': Shashi Tharoor to miss Kerala CM swearing in ceremony

Rajasthan Chief Minister Calls for Public Movement to Save Fuel

Jaipur, May 15: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma urged the public on Friday to transform energy conservation and fuel savings into a mas

Authorities search waters in the Maldives after five Italians killed in a cave dive accident

An Italian expert has joined police divers and rescue vessels in the Maldives for searches after the death of five Italian divers in a scuba acci

TN CM Vijay Discusses Industrial Growth, Investments With CII Representatives

The meeting assumes significance as Vijay has begun interacting with industry leaders and key stakeholders just days after taking office as the C

Thousands in black robes with doubtful degrees, says CJI Surya Kant

There are youngsters like cockroaches, who don't get any employment or have any place in profession. Some of them become media, some of them beco

Vice President Radhakrishnan to Attend Sikkim Statehood Day Celebrations on May 16

New Delhi, May 15: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will embark on his first visit to Sikkim after taking office. This trip is scheduled for Sat

With roles reversed, Satheesan makes courtesy call on Pinarayi

The fierce rivals in the Assembly had a warm meeting at Pinarayis house as the mantle of chief ministershippasses to Satheesan

'Underground revolution underway in India': Anand Mahindra explains how thousands of MSMEs are quietly becoming world-class manufacturers

Anand Mahindra champions India's manufacturing strength, built quietly by workshops and medium-scale businesses. He stresses that future growth r

Galahad, Duke Of Tuscany, Zuccaro and Kings Gambit impress

India moves to buffer economy against Iran war fallout

India is taking urgent steps to protect its economy. Fuel prices have risen. Gold imports are restricted. Local government staff in Delhi are wor

Gangsters Sentenced to Life in Kamlesh Pandey Murder Case

Ramgarh, May 15: In a significant ruling, the First Additional District and Sessions Judges court in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, sentenced gangster Aman

Karnataka High Court directs Centre to act on actor Darshans complaint of media trial

Courts cannot permit the course of justice to be overshadowed by the glare of studio lights, says HC

How Kolkata-based pop-up platform Pilitaxi is bringing 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

Gangster Aman Srivastava Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Jharkhand Murder Case

Ramgarh, May 15: In a high-profile murder case in Jharkhands Ramgarh district, the First Additional District and Sessions Judges Court sentenced

Trump says discussing lifting sanctions on Chinese refiners over Iranian oil imports

US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. They discussed sanctions on Chinese oil refiners for buying Iranian crude. Trump

Flyovers on National Highway abutting Nellore to be ready by August

Heavy Rain Batters Kerala; 'Orange Alert' Issued in Idukki, Malappuram

For Saturday, the India Meteorological Department has issued a 'yellow alert' for seven districts in the state-Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathan