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Rajinikanth calls Vijays political rise remarkable and historic.

On Screen Marking an international norm, says Education Ministry amid concerns over CBSE Class 12 results

The revaluation costs have been reduced to 100 from 700

NEET paper leak row: Karnataka Youth Congress to hold 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' protest

Karnataka Youth Congress will hold a protest march to Raj Bhavan on May 21. The demonstration addresses the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Seni

Bulgaria's 'Bangaranga' Wins Eurovision, With Israel second

Pop singer Darina Yotova, known as Dara has won the 70th edition of the world's biggest live televised music event.

Ukraine launches more than 500 drones at Russia, killing 3: Moscow

Over 500 Ukrainian drones targeted Russia overnight, resulting in three fatalities in the Moscow region and injuries to 12 in the capital. Air de

TMC MPs visit vandalised party offices in South 24 Parganas; Susmita Dev slams 'bulldozer politics'

Trinamool Congress MPs visited party offices and met workers affected by recent clashes. They alleged opposition workers are intimidating TMC mem

Kerala Lottery Samrudhi SM-55 result out today (17-05-2026); Rs 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

Kerala lottery results today: The official results for the Kerala Lottery Samrudhi SM-55 are expected today by 3 PM, offering participants a chan

'Vibrant Democracy': India trashes allegations on declining minority rights, media freedom

India has strongly refuted claims of diminishing media freedom and minority rights. Officials state the nation is a thriving democracy ensuring f

Great Nicobar project a recipe for ecological disaster: Ramesh to Defence minister

NEW DELHI, May 17:Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday wrote to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the Great Nicobar Island Project, saying the

Over 63,000 high-value jobs will be created, says Amit Shah at Gujarat's first SEZ IT 'Million Minds Tech Park' launch

Built at an investment of nearly Rs 1,100 crore, the tech park spans 13.5 lakh square feet of workspace. In its first phase alone, it will house

Quote of the day by 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin: Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are A wild lesson in awareness and trust

Steve Irwin, renowned for his work with dangerous animals, observed that human intentions can be far more unpredictable than those of predators.

IAF begins process to replace VIP transport fleet, issues RFI for new long-range business jets

The Indian Air Force is starting to replace its old VIP transport planes. They have issued a request for information to buy four to six new Long

Fortune cookie wisdom: Shark Tanks Anupam Mittal trashes startup advice amid tech layoffs, reveals when he got laid off

Tech sector layoffs are widespread. Anupam Mittal shares his 2001 job loss experience. He criticizes the advice to start companies using AI. Mitt

Nellore TDP leaders expect to host Mahanadu next year

Local leaders and cadre of TDP were upset with the decision of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on holding the annual conclave virtually ins

India-Netherlands engagement deepens as EAM Jaishankar meets Dutch counterpart

India and the Netherlands have elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Dutch Foreign Minister

FBI Jet, $35,000 Suite Date, Pearl Harbour Snorkel: Kash Patel Faces Heat

Several travels and related arrangements made on Kash Patel's orders included his girlfriend Alexis Wilkins, including a closed-door meeting on d

CBSE OSM controversy: Board cuts revaluation, answer sheet verification charge

CBSE has reduced revaluation and answer sheet verification charges to Rs 100, addressing student anxiety over On-Screen Marking. The board emphas

CBSE Addresses Class 12 Result Anxiety Over On Screen Marking: Here's How Students React

CBSE Re-evaluation 2026: The CBSE stated that it has observed social media posts indicating that many Class 12 students are anxious about their r

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026: Application Process Starts For 11,127 Vacancies

Indian Railways has opened online applications for 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot positions via the official RRB Apply portal till June 14, 2026.

'Taiwan independence' means we don't belong to Beijing: President Lai Ching-te

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reiterated his stance on the island's sovereignty. He clarified that 'Taiwan independence' signifies the island'

Working With Nargis Fakhri was a Good Experience: Director Thrinadha Rao

The director also revealed that the makers are exploring a Hindi release for Nenu Ready

Nepals Mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa Climbs Mt Everest For 32nd Time, Beats Own Record

KATHAMANDU, May 17: Nepals mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa made history on Sunday by breaking his own world record for the highest number of ascents

Among top source markets, US expects biggest fall in visitors from India this year

US forecasts a significant drop in Indian visitors by over 4% in 2026, making it the second largest overseas source market after the UK. This dec

Puducherry: AIADMK MLA Anbalagan to be sworn-in as pro tem Speaker on Monday

A Anbalagan, the sole AIADMK legislator, will take oath as pro tem Speaker of the Puducherry Assembly on Monday. Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnat

Delhi To Face Severe Heatwave Soon, Temperatures May Hit 45 Degrees Celsius

Heatwave conditions are expected to prevail till May 22 across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Chha

Rajinikanth dismisses jealousy claims over Vijay, says friendship with MK Stalin is beyond politics

JD(S) wants changes in certain provisions in One Nation-One Election proposal

The JD(S) party has requested changes to the proposed One Nation-One Election constitutional amendment bill. They are particularly concerned abou

Satwik-Chirag save four championship points before settling for Thailand Open runner-up finish

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought hard in the Thailand Open Super 500 men's doubles final. They saved four

Karnataka liquor prices revised. Check new rates in Bengaluru and other areas

Karnataka has implemented a new Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB)-based excise duty system, resulting in updated liquor prices statewide. The excise depa

Man Who Struck Mumbai Teen, Left Her In Coma 9 Years Ago Fined Rs 20,000

P Narayanasamy Poosaripadaiyachi, now 66, was driving a Toyota Innova of the then railway commissioner when he hit Nidhi Jethmalani at a zebra cr

Inside NEET Paper Leak: How Questions Reached Aspirants From Insiders

The court submissions suggest that the NEET paper leak played out in phases, beginning with access inside the examination ecosystem.

How successful was PM Modis Netherlands visit? MEA lists 17 key outcomes

7-Minute Cancer Shot Costing Rs 3.7 Lakh Per Dose Launched In India

The new injection uses a drug called atezolizumab, which works by blocking a protein called PD-L1. Cancer cells use this protein to hide from the

JEE Advanced Exam Kicks Off Amidst Heavy Security and Student Excitement

Mumbai, May 17: The JEE Advanced 2026 engineering entrance exam is being conducted across the country today. Students have begun arriving at exam

Strengthening Citizens for a Stronger Nation: Insights from the Sunday on Cycle Event

New Delhi, May 17: In an effort to promote fitness awareness across the nation, the Sunday on Cycle event is held every Sunday under the Fit Indi

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11: Check probable playing 11 and head-to-head record for today's match

PBKS vs RCB Playing 11: Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to secure a playoff spot as they face Punjab Kings in Dharamshala. For Punjab Kings, this

Kerala Chief Minister-designate Satheesan rejects attempts to demonise IUML as anti-secular

Mr. Satheesan said government formation talks had passed an important stage and there was no roadblock to naming the cabinet

Delhi Government to provide collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 crore to women startups

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 crore for women's self-help groups and startups. The government will

Arshad Madani Calls for Unity Against Rising Communalism in India

New Delhi, May 17: Arshad Madani, the president of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, has expressed concerns about a systematic attempt to transform the nation

Nepal's Kami Rita Climbs Mount Everest For 32nd Time, Breaking His Own Record

The 56-year-old veteran climber reached the 8,849-metre peak at 10:12 am on Sunday, according to the Department of Tourism.

Gautam Adani Inaugurates Eye Hospital In Bihar In A Boost To Rural Healthcare

The newly inaugurated hospital in Bihar's Saran district is designed to be a centre of excellence for ophthalmology in Bihar.

Netherlands Returns 11th Century Chola Copper Plates To India

PM Modi says joyous moment for every Indian.

Nepals mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Mt. Everest for 32nd time, beats own record

The Department of Tourism congratulated Sherpa, saying his achievement reflects a significant contribution to Nepals mountaineering sector and it

India becomes largest market for KitKat globally for Nestle

New Delhi: India has emerged as the largest market globally for KitKat, the iconic chocolate-coated wafer bar of Swiss food and confectionery maj

Russia Warns of Potential U.S. and Israel Military Action Against Iran

New Delhi, May 17: Mikhail Ulyanov, Russias permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, has expressed support for Chinas s

CM Yogi Adityanath Urges Swift Resolution of Public Issues

Gorakhpur, May 17: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met with citizens during a public hearing at Gorakhnath Temple on Sunday morning. This was his

India, Chile expedite CEPA negotiations and critical minerals cooperation

Chile's Foreign Minister Francisco Prez Mackenna's visit to India boosted bilateral ties, focusing on CEPA negotiations, critical minerals, and i

Plight of betel leaf farmers miserable as gale storms hit fields, expect new government to give relief swiftly

The plight of the farmers was miserable that most of them are facing red and were unable to stop the rising losses due to multiple factors

Congresss Identity Now Defined by Insulting Hindus: Shahzad Poonawala

New Delhi, May 17: BJP spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala launched sharp attacks on Congress, the Muslim League, and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant M

Congress Questions Great Nicobar Projects Environmental Impact in Letter to Defense Minister

New Delhi, May 17: The Congress party continues to raise concerns regarding the Central Governments Great Nicobar Island project. On Sunday, Cong

Quote of the Day by Nicole Kidman: I never read reviews at all, i'm proud of Powerful words on confidence and criticism

Actress Nicole Kidman focuses on her craft, not reviews. She believes personal satisfaction in her work is paramount. This approach helps her nav

Punjab Police Arrest Three Suspects in Hand Grenade Case

Gurdaspur, May 17: The Punjab Police in Gurdaspur have arrested three individuals linked to a hand grenade incident. Interrogations are ongoing a

Indian Stock Market Sees Major Drop in Top Companies Market Capitalization

Mumbai, May 17: The Indian stock market has witnessed a significant decline, with nine out of the top ten companies losing a total of 3.12 lakh c

Petroleum dealers blame institutional procurement for fuel crisis

The outlets belonging to the Government Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) witnessed unusually high HSD sale volumes compared to their historical ave

Woman Stripped And Paraded By Mob For Objectionable Remarks About Deities

The woman allegedly made objectionable remarks about deities, which got a group of persons angry who thrashed her.

UP: Highly toxic pesticide behind vulture deaths in Dudhwa reserve buffer zone, says lab report

Scientists at IVRI Bareilly have identified the pesticide 'carbofuran' as the cause of death for 25 vultures in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve buffer z

Understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: How to Reduce Risks for Your Baby

New Delhi, May 17: Every parent is deeply concerned about their infants well-being. The worries intensify for first-time parents. One serious con

IPL 2026s Paper Celebration Sparks Controversy Among Legends

New Delhi, May 17: A new trend has emerged among young players during IPL 2026. After impressive performances or taking wickets, players are cele

Capt. Chowta urges NHAI to immediately construct missing service road link at Bannadka on NH 169

Because of the missing link, several mishaps, fatal as well as non-fatal, have been occurring the four-lane Bikarnakatte-Sanur NH, the MP says

USS Gerald R. Ford Returns Home After 326 Days

Washington, May 17: The USS Gerald R. Ford, the United States aircraft carrier, has returned home after a lengthy deployment of 326 days. Defense

Hokum movie review: Damian McCarthys nasty little ghost story is undone by its own explanations

Adam Scott anchors Damian McCarthys Irish haunted hotel horror with bitter conviction, though Hokum trades its nerve-shredding atmosphere for clu

Atlee and Priya Reveal Their Baby Daughters Name: Our Love Has Found a Beautiful Name

Mumbai, May 17: Renowned South Indian filmmaker Atlee is currently making headlines for his personal life. Known for his blockbuster films, Atlee

PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report, IPL 2026: How Dharamshala weather could impact todays clash at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, what to expect

PBKS vs RCB Pitch Weather Report: Punjab Kings need a win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They have lost five matches in a row. Their IPL 20

Bihars Malmas Mela Kicks Off with Traditional Ceremonies

Rajgir, May 17: The historic and mythological town of Rajgir in Bihars Nalanda district has officially launched the world-renowned Malmas Mela. C

IMD Warns of Storms and Heatwaves Across Several States

New Delhi, May 17: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for severe weather conditions in various parts of the country o

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu writes to Centre over shrimp feed price hike, seeks relief for aquaculture farmers

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has urged the Union Agriculture Minister to address rising shrimp feed prices. The state govern

FPIs pull out 27,000 crore in May; 2026 outflows hit 2.2 lakh crore-mark

FPIs were net sellers in all months of 2026, except February.

TCS Case : Court Says Clear Evidence Of Abetment By POSH Committee Member

The court refused bail to Ashwini Chainani ,Tausif Attar, Raza Memon, Shahrukh Qureshi and Asif Ansari in the case.

BJP Should Shift from Politics of Revenge to Politics of Change: Surendra Rajput

Lucknow, May 17: Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput has criticized the government over several issues, including the removal of the Biswa Bang

NEET leak row reaches Supreme Court; plea seeks statutory status for NTA

The United Doctors Front has moved the Supreme Court seeking the dissolution of the NTA in its current form and the creation of a new statutory t

Major anti-encroachment drive conducted to clear out Howrah station area in Bengal

Many temporary stalls and structures occupying footpaths and public spaces near the bus stand and Ganga ghat area were removed using bulldozers a

Faridabad shocker: Woman delivers baby in govt hospital park without doctor or nurse under phone light

A woman delivered her baby in a government hospital park in Faridabad after the main gate was found locked and no staff responded to pleas for he

Mass Ukraine Drone Barrage Kills 3 in Russia: Moscow

Air defences shot down 556 drones in more than a dozen regions, including Moscow, Russia's defence ministry said

NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: CBI produces Pune teacher before Delhi court, seeks 14-day custody

The CBI has arrested Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, an NTA panel member, in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. She is accused of leaking Biology quest

Couple Arrested for Stealing from Elderly Passengers in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 17: The Delhi police have arrested a couple accused of targeting elderly passengers to steal their money. The suspects have been i

Assam CM Reminisces About Old Days with Friends, Reflects on Lifes Precious Moments

Mumbai, May 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently shared a nostalgic memory on social media that captured the attention of many.

Over 7000 tanks will be rejuvenated in Vizianagaram district under Jala Dhara-Jala Harati programme

The Jala Dhara-Jala Harathi programme was launched to improve groundwater and meet irrigation needs

Great Nicobar project a recipe for ecological disaster: Jairam Ramesh to Defence minister

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has alerted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh about the Great Nicobar Island Project. He states the project in its cur

Nepal's mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Mt. Everest for 32nd time, beats own record

Kami Rita Sherpa has set a new world record, achieving his 32nd ascent of Mount Everest on Sunday. The veteran climber reached the summit at 10:1

Understanding the Impact of a One-Degree Rise in Global Temperatures

New Delhi, May 17: The average temperature across the globe is steadily rising. The surface air temperature of the Earth is increasing rapidly. S

Violent Clash Erupts Over Alleged Cattle Smuggling in Hyderabads Asif Nagar

Hyderabad, May 17: A violent clash broke out between two groups in Asif Nagar, Hyderabad, over suspicions of cattle smuggling. The confrontation

IAFs made-in-India C-295 ready for flight trials, deputy air chief inspects aircraft at Tata-Airbus Vadodara facility

India's defense manufacturing takes a leap forward. The first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 aircraft is now ready for its flight test. This

Fahadh Faasil, Sshivada to headline Prem Kumars next

The untitled film, produced by Ishari K Ganesh under his Vels Film International banner, went on floors with a pooja ceremony on Saturday

Targeting Civilian Ships in Strait of Hormuz Unacceptable: India at UN

Harish's remarks at a special meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC) on safeguarding energy and supply flows came d

Love You Note Scribbled In Dust After Taps Stolen From Congress Office In Chhattisgarh

Visuals showed broken basins and flush tanks and faucet pipes strewn across restrooms in the Congress office in Ambikapur.

Mahima Chaudhary Remembers Ajay Devgns Kindness During a Life-Altering Accident

Mumbai, May 17: Actress Mahima Chaudhary still vividly recalls the accident she experienced in 1999. She frequently shares this incident with her

General Dwivedis Remarks Stir Controversy in Pakistan

New Delhi, May 17: Indias Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, issued a pointed warning to Pakistan on Saturday, urging the neighboring

Market Outlook: Iran-US Tensions and Economic Data to Influence Indian Stock Market

Mumbai, May 17: The upcoming week is crucial for the Indian stock market. Key factors such as the Iran-US tensions, crude oil prices, foreign ins

NEET Paper Leak Case: Teacher Manisha Mandhare Sent to 14-Day CBI Custody

New Delhi, May 17: The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has remanded accused Manisha Gurunath Mandhare to 14 days of CBI custody in connection with th

Census 2027: Door-To-Door Survey Begins In Delhi, Maharashtra, Other States

For the first time, the country's population count is being carried out with a strong digital push alongside the traditional door to door survey.