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Dwarka set for infra upgrade as CM unveils 100-cr. plan

AAP targets BJP-led MCD over deaths due to open drains

Fear, anxiety grip Yamuna Bazar families amid looming eviction

A Year After, Hyderabad Remains Oblivious to Fire Safety

After the Gulzur Houz accident, the government appointed a high-powered six-member inquiry committee to suggest remedial measures.

Gunmen kill 10 people in town in Mexicos Puebla state, authorities say

The victims were six men, three women, and a child, and all were shot in the early hours of May 17

With CM and three Ministers, Ernakulam gets strong representation in Cabinet

Angamaly MLA Roji M. John of the Congress, Piravom legislator Anoop Jacob of Kerala Congress (Jacob), and Kalamassery MLA V. E. Abdul Gafoor of t

Modi and Kristersson Honor Tagores Legacy with Special Gifts

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

MLA Ganta Finds Empty Liquor Bottles In Madhurawada PHC

Ganta asked police personnel to monitor the PHC premises during their night beat and prevent entry of anti-social elements.

Short circuit triggers fire in Shahdara building; 9 rescued

Fadnavis Reaffirms June Deadline for Farm Loan Waiver

A senior official said the loan waiver proposal is expected to be tabled before the Cabinet for approval in the coming days. Around 51.24 lakh fa

UppalWarangal Stretch Closure Irks Commuters

Authorities said the closure is essential to facilitate construction of the elevated corridor, but commuters insist that timelines must be clearl

Prohibitory orders imposed in Dehradun industrial area following labour unrest

Workers had launched protests May 15, demanding a wage hike from their respective managements

Asad Urges CM to Reschedule Degree Exams Coinciding with Bakrid

The Hyderabad MP also listed out the name of the graduation course and examination subject which are scheduled on the day of festival.

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

Panel To Identify Telangana Activists

Its ultimate objective is to compile a comprehensive, verified list and recommend specific state honours, facilities and courtesies for eligible

Coalition Government Committed to Ambedkars Ideals: Satya Kumar

Satya Kumar maintained that the honour of conferring Bharat Ratna on Ambedkar in 1990 goes to the BJP-supported government.

Krishnan Srinivasan | Why Ukraines Zelenskyy Is A Great Salesman And Illusionist

There were claims in February that Ukraine made more territorial gains than Russia. Not all pro-Ukrainian monitoring platforms supported these, a

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

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Criticized for Ignoring Energy Conservation Appeal

Lucknow, May 18: Samajwadi Party MLA Ravidas Mehrotra has accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of disregarding the Prime Minister

VD Satheesan finalises Kerala Cabinet, submits minister list to governor ahead of swearing-in

UDF finalized its Cabinet list after two days of discussions, with CM-designate VD Satheesan submitting it to the Kerala governor. The full Cabin

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

Kishatwar Police Resolve Case of Religious Defilement, Five Arrested

Kishtwar, May 18: The police in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir have arrested five individuals in connection with a case of religious defi

Political Tensions Rise Over Sai Bhagiraths Arrest in POCSO Case

Hyderabad, May 18: Political tensions have escalated following the arrest of Sai Bhagirath, son of Union Minister Bandisanjay Kumar, in a POCSO c

Bharat Bhushan | From The Bench To Barbs: Cockroach Slur On Critics

Notwithstanding the denial, it is important to note that metaphors that dehumanise any citizen are not merely intemperate speech. They show conte

LeT man opts for hair transplant post-infiltration, finds J&K reality contrary to terror camp stories

A Pakistani terrorist, Mohammed Usman Jatt, infiltrated Jammu and Kashmir for Lashkar-e-Taiba. He paused his terror mission to get a hair transpl

AP Bets Big on Tourism-led Growth

Spiritual tourism is also being strengthened by improving facilities and connectivity to major shrines including the Tirumala, Srisailam and Kana

CBI hunts source of NEET-UG 2026 paper leak as probe widens to NTA officials

CBI has arrested nine individuals, including alleged kingpins, in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The agency is actively seeking the

Revanth to Attend Swearing-in of Kerala's New CM

Revanth Reddys campaign covered the Assembly constituencies of Nemom, Kovalam, Mavelikkara and Pathanapuram.

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

Indian killed, 3 injured in Moscow drone strike

A drone attack in the Moscow region has claimed the life of one Indian national and injured three others. The incident occurred during a large-sc

Rajasthan BJP leader found hanging from a tree; probe underway

A BJP leader, Arjun Singh Maida, was discovered hanging from a tree in Banswara, Rajasthan. Police are investigating the incident. Maida, a distr

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

Quote of the day by Mae West: Love conquers all things except poverty and... Life lessons on relationships, marriage, wealth, peace and pain by popular American actor

Quote of the day by Mae West shares a short line about love, wealth, relationships, marriage, peace and pain. The quote says love conquers many p

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

DC Edit | Bhojshala Verdict: Dont Divide Indians By Faith

It set aside the 2003 order of the Archaeological Survey of India restricting the right of Hindus to worship within the Bhojshala complex to once

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

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

'Shimla Agreement Table Stays As Reminder Of Mistakes': Himachal Governor

We had split Pakistan into two. When 90,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered before you, any demand could have been met. Mistakes were indeed made,

DC Edit | Will Andhra Child Sops Work?

Andhra is not alone in fearing for the structure of the population in the future. Another state, Tamil Nadu, has posited that southern states wou

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

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

Violence-hit Manipur poses major hurdle to ECs voter roll revision drive in Northeast

The Election Commission of India's special intensive revision of electoral rolls faces significant challenges in violence-hit Manipur due to ongo

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

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

Modi and Swedens PM Kristersson Discuss Strategic Partnership in Gothenburg

New Delhi, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedens Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson held a significant meeting in Gothenburg, marking an i

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

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

AMR Clarifies Rs 2.2-Crore Ornaments It Donated to Karnataka Temple Weigh 1.28 kg

AMR India clarifies gold quantity used in temple ornaments amid social media allegations

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

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

Odisha Vigilance Arrests Junior Engineer and Accomplice for Bribery

Bhubaneswar, May 17: The Odisha Vigilance Department arrested two individuals, including a junior engineer, on Sunday. They are accused of accept

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