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NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: Delhi Court sends Manisha Mandhare to 14 days CBI custody

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Watch: CNG prices hiked again in Delhi, up 3 in less than a week

People across Delhi and several parts of North India woke up to another increase in CNG prices, the second hike in just 48 hours.

Trump administration promote program to check voter eligibility; critics fear a midterm purge

The scanning of state voter rolls at the national level is part of a broader effort by Republican President Donald Trump to federalise certain el

Sasthra Vedhi calls for green election norms, cites Puthuppally model as blueprint for low-carbon poll campaigns

Call to establish a maximum ceiling on carbon footprint of candidates contesting in elections, mirroring the existing limits on financial expendi

Bulldozer Action in Lucknow Destroys 240 Illegal Lawyer Chambers Amid Protests

Lucknow, May 17: Tensions erupted in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday as the municipal corporation initiated a bulldozer operatio

5 kg hydroponic weed seized from passenger at Tiruchi airport

NCPs Anand Paranjape Joins Shiv Sena Amid Leadership Uncertainty

Mumbai, May 17: The political landscape has shifted as Anand Paranjape, the chief spokesperson of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has joine

Indias gems, jewellery exports down 9.07% in April at $2,226.45 million

Gold jewellery exports was down 21.77% to $841.54 million in April, compared to $1,075.67 million for the same period last year

RCB Sets a Massive Target of 223 Runs Against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026

Dharmshala, May 17: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has set a formidable target of 223 runs for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 61st match of the In

Leander Paes Mother Jennifer Paes Passes Away, West Bengal Chief Minister Honors Her Contributions to Sports

Kolkata, May 17: Jennifer Paes, the mother of renowned Indian tennis player Leander Paes, has passed away at the age of 72. West Bengal Chief Min

TTD Achieves Over 89 pc Green Cover In Tirumala

TTD has also undertaken a drive to plant native species like Peepal, Banyan, Sandalwood, Red Sanders, Mango and Jamun across 576 hectares to repl

Amit Shah Inaugurates Modern Dairy Processing Plant in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar, May 17: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a state-of-the-art fully automated milk processing and packaging u

Prime Minister Modi Departs for Sweden After Successful Netherlands Visit

Amsterdam, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for Sweden after completing his visit to the Netherlands. During his time at the air

UIDAI opens Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Villupuram

Power Crisis Threat In Jammu As Lower Discharge In Rivers Reduce Power Generation

JAMMU, May 17: In view of the lower discharge in the rivers, the power crisis threat being reported in the Jammu district. The Jammu Power Develo

Ladakh L-G Approves LongPending Wage Rationalisation for DailyRated Workers

Under the new wage structure, workers will be categorised as either unskilled or skilled. Skilled workers will receive 575 per day, while unskill

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This s

Youth Drowns In Strong Currents At Rajouri Waterfall, Body Recovered After Over 24-Hour Search

Rajouri/Jammu May 17: A young man drowned after he was swept away by strong currents while taking a bath in a natural waterfall in Jammu and Kash

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Bengaluru and Mumbai Set to Launch Soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, May 17: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Sunday that the much-anticipated Vande Bharat Sleeper train service between Benga

Heavy rain alert issued for Kerala

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts in Kerala. Heavy rainfall is expected i

1 dead, 9 missing after pickup truck falls off bridge in southern China

BEIJING, May 17: One worker died and nine remain missing after a pickup truck fell off a bridge in southwest China on Saturday, state media repor

TG EAPCET 2026 results announced; M. Rushi secures first rank

Assam Government to Reclaim 1,250 Square Kilometers of Encroached Land: CM Sarma

Guwahati, May 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed the NDA governments commitment to reclaim encroached land in the state on S

The Evolving U.S.-Pakistan Equation: Implications for India Amidst a Shifting World Order

New Delhi, May 17: Recent talks mediated by Pakistan between the United States and Iran have yet to yield any solutions. While Pakistan presents

Drone Strike Sparks Fire Near UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant

The UAEs nuclear regulator said the fire didnt impact the plant safety. All units are operating as normal, the organization wrote on X

Young Man Killed After Meeting Married Girlfriend in Bihar

Gopalganj, May 17: A young man in Bihars Motihari district paid the ultimate price for visiting his married girlfriend. The police have launched

Amit Shahs Upcoming Visit to Bikaner: Key Discussions on Border Security

Bikaner, May 17: Union Minister of Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, addressed journalists in Bikaner, clarifying the central governments stanc

Kharge, Rahul to Attend Satheesan's Swearing-in Ceremony on Monday

The party sources said Wayanad MP and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also attend the ceremony

Mehbooba Mufti Backs Hosabale On People-To-People Contact With Pakistan

SRINAGAR, May 17: Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday endorsed RSS functionary Dattatreya Hosabales recent remark that pe

Narayan Seva Sansthan Holds Donor Felicitation Ceremony in Udaipur

Udaipur, May 17 (Udaipur Kiran) Narayan Seva Sansthan organised an Atmiya Sneh Milan and Bhamashah Samman Samaroh at its Seva Mahatirth campus i

Kerala State Electricity Board eyes power procurement to meet peak demand during mid-June to December

Power utility is seeking 400 MW for second half of June as well as for August and September, 300 MW in July, and 500 MW each in October, November

Shreyas Iyer Achieves Milestone as Fifth Player to Captain 100 IPL Matches

Dharamshala, May 17: Shreyas Iyer has added another significant record to his name as a captain. On Sunday, during the match against Royal Challe

Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Institute Hosts Yoga Program for International Yoga Day Countdown

Bengaluru, May 17: As part of the 100-day countdown to International Yoga Day (IDY) 2026, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Institute (SVYASA), a d

Om Satija Completes 5,000km One India Run

Indian-Australian athlete reaches Srinagar with a message of fitness, purpose and social responsibility

Vessel carrying 20,000 tonnes of LPG reaches Gujarat after crossing Strait of Hormuz

The Marshall Islands-flagged MV SYMI started its journey from Qatar and docked at the port in Kandla around 11.30 p.m. on May 16 after crossing t

IPL 2026: Jacob Bethel Struggles as RCB Seeks Alternatives for Opening Role

New Delhi, May 17: In IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) initially opened with Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. However, after six matches, Sa

Quote of the day by Greek writer Aristophanes: These impossible women! How they do get around us! The poet was right: Can't humorous take on relationships and the universal emotion towards females

Quote of the day: Even after more than two thousand years, Aristophanes remains one of historys most influential comic writers. His plays continu

AMMK Expels MLA Kamaraj for Supporting TVK During Floor Test

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, which was allied with the NDA comprising AIADMK, BJP and PMK, contested 11 Assembly seats in the Tamil Nadu electi

Drone strike causes fire outside nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi media office said in a statement that the fire broke out in an external electrical generator outside the perimeter of the Barakah N

India Launches State-of-the-Art Footwear Testing Laboratory in Ghaziabad

New Delhi, May 17: The Indian governments Department of Consumer Affairs announced on Sunday the establishment of a cutting-edge footwear testing

Minister Bharath hosts lunch for meritorious SSC students

KSRTC bus crashes into wall in Attingal in Thiruvananthapuram; passenger injured

Injured passenger has been shifted to the Government Taluk Hospital in Attingal

LG Vinai Saxena approves major wage rationalisation reforms for daily wagers in Ladakh

Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor has approved a significant wage increase for daily, part-time, seasonal, and need-based workers. Skilled workers wil

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Achieves Major Milestone with Cutterhead Installation

Mumbai, May 17: A significant milestone has been reached in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. The first cutterhead of the Tunnel Boring

Girl Attacked by Dogs in Moradabad, Hospitalized with Stable Condition

Moradabad, May 17: In a shocking incident in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, a young girl was attacked by a pack of six dogs while she was delivering f

Growing up unheard: The truth behind teenage attitude and mood swings

Teenagers' emotions are often dismissed as drama or phases, but they can signify real stress, loneliness, or anxiety. A significant gap exists be

Man Hangs Self After Getting Slapped By Woman In Public In Maharashtra: Cops

A man allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra's Beed district after he was reportedly slapped by a woman in the presence of others, which left h

Drone strike caused fire outside nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, reports AP citing UAE authorities

Drone strike caused fire outside nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, reports AP citing UAE authorities The post Drone strike caused fire outside nu

PM Modi leaves for Sweden after Netherlands visit boosts strategic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to the Netherlands. He signed seventeen agreements to boost cooperation in defense and critical

Satwik and Chirag Withdraw from Malaysia Masters After Silver at Thailand Open

Bangkok, May 17: After clinching a silver medal at the Thailand Open on Sunday, Indias top mens doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag

South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike

South Korea's prime minister stated the government will explore all options, including emergency arbitration, to prevent a strike at Samsung Elec

Why isn't PM sacking Education Minister Pradhan despite repeated paper leaks, asks Rahul

Mr. Gandhi also alleged that the BJP-RSS nexus has destroyed India's education system and said the hard work of 22 lakh NEET aspirants has gone t

A drone strike causes fire outside a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi

A drone strike ignited a fire outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Sunday. Authorities confirmed no injuries or impact o

CBSE Implements On-Screen Marking System to Enhance Evaluation Transparency

New Delhi, May 17: The Ministry of Education has shared detailed information regarding the implementation of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system f

Poor-quality eggs sold online? FSSAI seeks explanation from Blinkit amid customer complaints; know safe storage tips and health benefits of consuming eggs

India's food regulator, FSSAI, has summoned quick-commerce platform Blinkit to explain consumer complaints regarding the sale of poor-quality egg

A.P. CM Naidus call for third child is pragmatic, says TDP MP

Fertility rates have fallen below replacement levels in southern States and is a matter of serious concern for the countrys long-term economic gr

Why PM Modi visited Netherlands Afsluitdijk dam: The Dutch model India may need

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Afsluitdijk dam in the Netherlands highlighted Dutch expertise in water management, relevant to India

Heavy security, elaborate traffic curbs in place for Kerala Cabinet swearing-in

Organisers are anticipating an influx of around 1 lakh people to witness one of the largest political gatherings the State has seen in recent yea

Fire in Rajdhani Express: Probe ordered, railway traffic disrupted top developments

A fire erupted in the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. All 68 passengers were safely evacuated. T

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda a Global Health Emergency

Geneva, May 17: The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Sunday that the Ebola outbreak spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo and

Dodla Dairy Reports 2.3% Decline in Q4 Profit Amid Margin Pressure

Mumbai, May 17: Dodla Dairy has reported a 2.3% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2026. T

Rare Twin Elephant Birth In Corbett National Park

Twin elephant babies piques interest of experts, tourists.

Lashkar Terrorist Goes For Hair Transplant After Infiltrating To Set Sleeper Bases In India

SRINAGAR, May 17: Infiltrating Jammu and Kashmir to execute terror attacks for the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET), a Pakistani terrorist paused his

In Bizarre Case, Karnataka Shopkeeper Alleges Gang Hypnotised Him, Looted Cash

The police said the accused then handed over two flowers to a shopkeeper, allegedly claiming it would bring prosperity and well-being to him and

Log abe thali nahi bajayenge: Entrepreneur says austerity measures wont work in long run, warns rupee may crash to Rs 150 against dollar

Jayant Mundhra, founder of Biz News+, warns India's rupee could fall to Rs 150 against the US dollar due to heavy import reliance. He argues the

Major Visa Fraud Uncovered: Delhi Police Arrests Suspect for Defrauding Woman of Crores

New Delhi, May 17: The Cyber Cell of the Delhi Polices Crime Branch has made a significant breakthrough in a major visa fraud case, arresting a s

Indian Battalion INDBATT XXVI Honored for Exceptional Service in Southern Lebanon

Beirut, May 17: The Indian Armys battalion INDBATT XXVI, deployed in southern Lebanon under the United Nations mission, has been honored for its

Artillery Shell Found In Border Village In J&Ks Rajouri, Destroyed By Security Forces

RAJOURI/JAMMU, May 17: A high explosive artillery shell was found in a forward village in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, officials said. Lo

West Asia War: Vessel Carrying 20,000 Tonnes Of LPG Reaches Gujarat Crossing Strait Of Hormuz

KANDLA (GUJARAT), May 17: A vessel carrying 20,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) arrived at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla i

Gujarat Titans Still Have a Chance to Make the Top 2: Piyush Chawla

Mumbai, May 17: Piyush Chawla has expressed optimism regarding the Gujarat Titans prospects in the ongoing IPL 2026 season. He stated that the te

Punjab Police Arrest Four Suspects in Murder Case, Seize Weapons and Ammunition

Jalandhar, May 17: The Punjab Police have apprehended four suspects linked to murder cases who had been evading arrest for several days. After ex

Wayanad landslide survivors begin moving into Kalpetta township; Pinarayi Vijayan speaks to them

Survivors of the 2024 Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide disaster have begun moving into new government-built homes in Kalpetta, Wayanad. Chief Mini

IPL 2026 Live: Kohli Achieves Another Big Feat As RCB Continue To Trouble PBKS

PBKS vs RCB LIVE Score, IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Virat Kohli has now been joined by Devdutt Padikkal at the crease for 1-down RCB.

AAP Leader Questions Punjabs Special Intensive Revision Process

Chandigarh, May 17: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Punjab is set to commence on June 25, as announced by the Election Commission

CBSE Defends Digital Evaluation System Amid Class 12 Result Concerns, Says 'Only Medium Changed, Not Marking'

CBSE Class 12 OSM System: Students on social media alleged that digital checking led to stricter marking and lower scores. Some also linked it to

Concerns Raised Over Special Intensive Revision in Punjab Ahead of Elections

Chandigarh, May 17: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Punjab is set to commence on June 25, as announced by the Election Commission

Mumbai: Teen Dies After Tree From Construction Site Crushes Autorickshaw

A tree collapsed from a construction site onto the three-wheeler, critically injuring the victims.

Iran Warns Against Transit Of 'Enemy' Weapons Through Strait of Hormuz

In a post on X, Azizi said the proposed mechanism has been developed within the framework of Iran's national sovereignty and with the aim of ensu

KEC International Reports 28% Drop in Q4 Profit Amid Declining Revenue

Mumbai, May 17: KEC International, an infrastructure EPC company under the RPG Group, has released its fourth-quarter results, revealing a signif

Struggling With Varicose Veins? Lifestyle Coach Shares Signs, Causes And Simple Remedies

Varicose veins usually develop when tiny one-way valves inside the veins weaken over time.

PM Modi tours iconic Dutch dam; eyes cooperation in water management

Calling the Afsluitdijk Dam a symbol of excellence and innovation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted its role in water managemen

Nandyal police team emerges victorious in friendly cricket match with Kurnool

'Leader of opposition has right to suggest': BJP ally on Rahul Gandhi's NEET charges

The BJP has responded to Rahul Gandhi's demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Party le

97-Year-Old US Man Fulfils Childhood Dream Of Flying In Zero Gravity, Sets World Record

During the short flight, he experienced the thrill of floating weightlessly, something he had dreamed about since childhood.

Cannes 2026: Amma Ariyan screened at the festival in restored 4K version

Originally released in 1986, the 115-minute-long film is widely considered one of the most radical works in Indian cinema

Watch: PM Modi visits iconic Afsluitdijk Dam during Netherlands trip

Aarti Ravi's Mother Sujatha Vijaykumar Reacts To Ravi Mohan's Claims

She further added that the family plans to approach the cybercrime unit to investigate claims of online harassment and determine who was targeted