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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

Salem Railway Division launches World Environment Day campaign

Poondi Basilicas annual festival concludes

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

1,096 school vehicles undergo annual inspection in Erode

Another 821 vehicles will be inspected on May 19 and 20; operators told to rectify deficiencies and present vehicles for reinspection in a week

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.

Allahabad HC grants bail to group of men held over Ganga iftar row

According to the complaint filed by Rajat Jaiswal, the President of the Varanasi chapter of the BJP Yuva Morcha, the accused broke their Ramzan f

BJP activists march to CM Abdullahs residence in Srinagar to push for liquor ban across J&K

Police detain several BJP leaders to prevent protest from escalating.

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

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Bihar CM hands over 1 crore cheque to cricketer Ishan Kishan for T-20 World Cup heroics

The 27-year-old wicket-keeper batsman received a warm welcome from Mr. Choudhary, who placed a stole around Kishan's neck and presented him with

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

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

Viksit Bharat journey must be rooted in ethics, social harmony: Delhi L-G tells Hansraj Colleges students

Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu underlined that public authority is a responsibility, not a privilege, and that governance must always remain grou

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

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

Once stronghold of maoists, Karregutalu to become accessible as road nears completion

The road is expected to benefit local communities, particularly Gotti Koya tribals, by improving access to transportation, healthcare, education

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

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

Amidst West Asia pressures, Indias goods exports grew 14% in April 2026

The overall trade deficit, counting merchandise and services, fell 30% in April 2026 to $7.8 billion

IPL 2026: CSK Signs Kuldeep as Replacement for Injured Khaleel; RCB Welcomes Gleeson

Mumbai, May 15: In a significant move for IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has signed left-arm fast bowler Kuldeep Yadav to replace the injure

PBKS Loss Opens Door for Other Teams on Tight Playoff Race

After suffering a crucial defeat against the Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings have made the IPL playoff race even more intense

99.07% pass in Kerala SSLC results

The pass percentage was 0.43 percentage points less than the 99.5% last year; 30,514 students secure full A+ grade

Property Of PO Linked To Hizbul Mujahideen Attached In J&Ks Baramulla

SRINAGAR, May 15: Immovable property of a proclaimed offender of terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) operating from across the Line of Control (

Vehicles of educational institutions inspected

DMRC rolls out hydrogen buses in Central Vista

The service will operate on all working days from Monday to Friday, excluding gazetted holidays, during peak office hours between 8:30 a.m. and 1

UCC to ensure justice for every citizen: Assam CM Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma asserted that tribal communities will be kept out of the purview of the UCC to protect their traditions and cu

Trump says China may buy up to 750 Boeing planes

China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing aircraft with General Electric engines. This deal could expand to 750 planes. President Donald Trump announced

Tragic Road Accident in Amethi Claims Lives of Three Young Men

New Delhi, May 15: A tragic road accident in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of three young men on Friday. The incident occurred ne

Watch: Gujarati Folk Singer Continues Singing As Devotees Rain Lakhs on Him

Gujarat folk singer Gopal Sadh has gone viral after a video showed him covered in cash during a Dayro event in Junagadh.

'STOP WITH THE EXCUSES': Sen Gillibrand vs Turner over Biden admin's 'failures' at EXPLOSIVE hearing

India Can Play Greater Role For Peace In West Asia: Araghchi

There is no military solution to anything related to Iran, says Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi

Awareness programme on Census 2027 self-enumeration held in Karaikal

Mumbai Indians Batting Coach Pollard Fined For Breaching IPL Code of Conduct

Pollard has also been handed one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the IPL Code of Conduct under Article 2.3 during MI's match against PBKS

In Focus Podcast | How has Indias approach to FTAs evolved over the years?

India is revamping its trade game with new FTAs, we are joined by guest Arpita Mukherjee from ICRIER to discuss the changes.

Vellore Corporation installs free drinking water points at 20 spots for public during summer

Corporation officials said that water supply to free water distribution points will not affect regular water supply to households

Can Chennai Super Kings Still Qualify? Playoff Chances Hang by a Thread!

Chennai Super Kings find themselves in a stable position after PBKs loss against MI on Thursday

Panchayat office assistant ends life after being arrested by DVAC

Trump Meets Xi Jinping Before Departure to the U.S., Discusses Bilateral Relations

Beijing, May 15: Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump held a private meeting on Friday at the Zhongnanhai leadership comp

Ishan Kishan gets Rs 1 crore reward from Bihar CM: Why did former SRH skipper receive the gift cheque?

Ishan Kishan s 1 cr reward: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary honoured cricketer Ishan Kishan with a Rs 1 crore cheque for his contribution t

West Bengal government suspends three IPS officers for mishandling R. G. Kar rape-murder case

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari says move follows fact-finding investigation conducted by States Chief Secretary and Home Secretary into the case

Womens League welcomes closure of TASMAC shops

If I've To Prove My Worth And Value, That Place is Not For Me: Virat Kohli

Kohli said he detests constant change of positions as far as the judgement on his value is concerned

Jharkhand High Court Criticizes Bokaro Police Over Missing Girl Case

Ranchi, May 15: The Jharkhand High Court has expressed strong discontent with the Bokaro police regarding the case of a 14-year-old girl who has

Southwest monsoon to arrive in Kerala on May 26 as heatwave tightens grip

The southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala on May 26 with a model error of four days. While the monsoon advances into the Andaman Sea

Oil supplies to India increased: Russia signals stronger energy cooperation at BRICS, Delhi

Ravi Shastri Backs Sanju Samson For Future India T20I Captaincy

Shastri said India may have to look beyond Suryakumar by the time the next T20 World Cup comes around in 2028, when the current skipper will be 3

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Tell your petty politicians not to blame the court for delay, CJI tells Thackeray-Shinde factions

Addressing the lawyers in court when they called for an adjournment in the case related to the party name and symbol, Chief Justice of India Sury

Explained: What led to deaths after C-sections in Kota hospitals?

Several women died after undergoing C-section surgeries at hospitals in Kota, raising serious concerns about patient safety and hospital procedur

Mayawati slams Akhilesh Yadav over Samajwadi Party spokesperson's 'anti-Brahmin remark'

Bihar CM Hands Over 1 Cr Cheque To Cricketer Ishan Kishan For T20 World Cup Heroics

Ishan received a warm welcome from Choudhary, who placed a stole around Kishan's neck and presented him with a memento before handing over the ch

NEET UG 2026 re-exam will take place on June 21: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has announced that the re-examination for NEET UG 2026 would be conducted on June 21, 2026. He also s

No class 12 student of CBSE from Mangaluru has expressed concern over OSM evaluation of papers

The OSM system of evaluation was tried on a pilot basis in 2015. This year, it was adopted for evaluation of class 12 answer sheets

Thief Caught Red-Handed Stealing from Siddhivinayak Temple in Dombivli

Mumbai, May 15: A thief was apprehended while stealing money from the donation box at the famous Siddhivinayak Temple in Dombivli, Mumbai, on Fri

This is Jim Crow 2.0, its sick!: Gavin Newsom erupts over redistricting, 'attack on black voters'

BRICS talks end without joint statement, exposing divisions over war in Iran

BRICS diplomats met in Delhi but could not agree on a joint statement. Disagreements arose over the Middle East conflict, with Iran accusing the

Gautam Adani Nears Resolution Of US Cases As SEC Settles

DoJ poised to drop charges; Court records show Gautam Adani agreed to pay USD 6 million and Sagar Adani USD 12 million, without admitting or deny

'Safety At Stake': Owner Calls For Probe Into Attack On Indian Ship Off Oman

The MSV Haji Ali was attacked off the coast of Oman.

CIC asks Lok Sabha Secretariat to revisit denial of disclosure of Rs 1.7 crore electronic procurement bills for 2021-22

The Central Information Commission has ordered the Lok Sabha Secretariat to reconsider its refusal to share bills for electronic items bought for

Decentralise conduct of NEET-UG exam, act against NTA: IMA urges Centre after paper leak

The Indian Medical Association has urged the government to decentralize NEET-UG exams and implement online testing to prevent future paper leaks.

Karuppu movie review: Suriya enters God Mode in RJ Balajis masala fanfare

Karuppu works best when RJ Balaji grounds Suriyas saamy padam in the emotional wreckage of a corrupt legal system, but the mass entertainer strug

Arshdeep In Fresh Controversy, Faces Social Media Heat Over Exchange With Fan

Punjab Kings fast bowler Arshdeep Singh found himself in a fresh controversy after an exchange with a fan on Snapchat triggered a massive social

India-U.K. trade deal hits late-stage sticking points just before implementation date

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said that the two countries were working on creative solutions to the issues that have arisen related to steel.

Only in Bengaluru: Even on IPL match days, football stadiums are packed

Is football carving out a niche under the giant shadow of cricket in Bengaluru, and what in-stadia experience is attracting the enthusiasts? N. S

Father smashes sons laptop after CBSE Class 12 result, social media debates fear-based parenting

A student's claim of abuse after poor CBSE Class 12 results, including their father smashing their laptop and forcing them to sleep on the floor,

India, UK working on creative solution on steel issue to operationalise trade pact soon: Commerce Secy

NEW DELHI, May 15: India and the UK are working on a unique and creative solution to address issues arising from Britains recent steel safeguard

Union Minister Scindhia Engages with Tea Garden Workers in Sikkim

Namchi, May 15: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the Northeastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindhia, visited the renowned Temi Te

Ballot Papers To Be Used In Punjab Local Polls, BJP Demands EVMs

Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar-led delegation met with the State Election Commissioner and demanded that the elections be conducted using EVMs

Waaree Clean Energy Solutions bags order to develop green hydrogen project in Karnataka

NEW DELHI, May 15: Waaree Energies on Friday said its arm Waaree Clean Energy Solutions has secured an order to develop a multi-technology green

Bhojshala verdict: HC says disputed Dhar complex is a Saraswati temple

The Indore bench of HC, which was hearing the matter, also observed that the Muslim community, which identifies the 11th-century monument as the

Tencent to invest 100 million on Indias gaming and animation industry

Tencent also said that it will explore partnership opportunities with broader local institutions to further strengthen the AVGC ecosystem

Neo-Dravidianism and the 2026 Tamil Nadu electoral realignment

The 2026 Tamil Nadu election results marks a transition beyond traditional Dravidian political binaries

Neolite ZKW Lightings, SS Retail, Aspri Spirits get Sebis go-ahead to float IPOs

NEW DELHI, May 15: Neolite ZKW Lightings, SS Retail and Aspri Spirits have secured Sebis approval to raise over Rs 1,200 crore collectively throu

CS wants officials to speed up process for high-speed rail corridors; Railways urge govt to acquire land for rail depots