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Kerala Cabinet Formation LIVE: Congress-led UDF locked in last-minute talks, Council of Ministers to be finalised today

CM-designate Satheesan and his Cabinet with 20 ministers will take the oath of office on Monday (May 18, 2026)

HeLa to a new worldwhereprogress in science matches dignity for patient

The omission of Henrietta Lacks, who donated the immortal cells that havefacilitatedbiomedical research,from scientifichistory is a rarewrongthat

Congress Blasts Government Over Rising CNG Prices

New Delhi, May 17: The Congress party has targeted the central government following a second increase in CNG prices within two days. They stated

Kerala Cabinet Formation LIVE: Congress-led UDF locked in last-minute talks, final list of ministers expected today

CM-designate Satheesan and his Cabinet with 20 ministers will take the oath of office on Monday (May 18, 2026)

Quick Action Saves 68 Passengers from Fire on Rajdhani Express

Bhopal, May 17: A rapid emergency evacuation by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and railway staff successfully rescued all 68 passengers trapp

Cannes 2026: Ryusuke Hamaguchis All Of A Sudden earns longest ovation yet as Palme dOr buzz intensifies

The 3-hour-and-16-minute film, which is also the longest title in this years main competition lineup, reportedly left audiences openly weeping du

Hindustan Zinc Targets Rs 2,000 Crore Value Boost Through AI Push

Udaipur, May 17 (Udaipur Kiran) Hindustan Zinc and V-Spark Deeptech Ventures have launched a major artificial intelligence-led initiative aimed

Hindustan Zinc Targets 2,000 Crore Value Through AI Push

Udaipur, May 17, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Hindustan Zinc Limited and V-Spark Deeptech Ventures have announced a major artificial intelligence-led init

CNG prices hiked second time in 48 hours in Delhi amid increased input cost pressures

CNG is now priced from at 80.09 per kilogram in the NCT of Delhi with the latest hike. On May 15, 2026 the prices were hiked by 2

Free Re-NEET Test Series Announced in Udaipur

Udaipur, May 17 (Udaipur Kiran) Following the announcement of the Re-NEET examination by the National Testing Agency on June 21, Wings for Youth

Consistency Is the Key to Success: Prashant Agarwal

Udaipur, May 17 (Udaipur Kiran) The Apno Se Apni Baat programme organised at the Seva Mahatirth of Narayan Seva Sansthan concluded on an emotion

PM Modi Sweden visit LIVE: PM Modi to head to Sweden on third-leg of 5-nation tour after Netherlands

PM Modi will hold talks with Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson and interact with members of the European Round Table for Industry in Sweden

Major Drug Bust in New Delhi: Supplier Arrested with Over 8 Kilograms of Cannabis

New Delhi, May 17: In a significant operation against illegal drug trafficking, the Special Staff team of the Outer District Police in New Delhi

India gets back Chola-era copper plates from Netherlands

The Anaimangalam Plates, a set of 21 Chola-era copper plates held by Leiden University in the Netherlands since the 19th century, are set to retu

Closure of liquor outlets marks 'major achievement' of TVK govt, says Finance Minister KA Sengottaiyan

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister KA Sengottaiyan highlighted a significant achievement by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay. The government has ordered the

Congress appears locked in last-minute consultations on government formation

The politics of factions appeared to play spoilsport, with AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala, Deepadas Munsi, reportedly making haste to

Modi Highlights Indias Journey Towards Developed India 2047 in Collaboration with Netherlands

The Hague, May 17: Indias Ministry of External Affairs announced on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart, Rob Jet

KKR's Cameron Green completes 1,000 runs in IPL

Cameron Green achieved a significant milestone, crossing 1,000 runs in the Indian Premier League. He reached this landmark during Kolkata Knight

Cabinet Expansion Anticipated in Tamil Nadu as Key Departments Remain Without Ministers

Chennai, May 17: The newly formed government in Tamil Nadu is yet to appoint ministers for several major departments. This has led to rising expe

Himachal Pradesh Local Body Elections: CM Sukhu Calls It a Chance to Shape the Citys Future

Shimla, May 17: Voting is underway for 51 urban local bodies, including four municipal corporations, in Himachal Pradesh. Chief Minister Sukhu ha

Shubman Gill joins David Warner, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli in elite list of IPL captains after fiery knock against KKR

Shubman Gill etched his name in IPL history, joining batting greats with his second 500-run season as captain. His explosive 85 against KKR prope

Meta layoffs trigger panic as employees stuff bags with free snacks, drinks and chargers, says ex-employee

A former Meta employee shared a chilling account of the company's atmosphere before significant job cuts. Workers reportedly took free snacks and

Uttar Pradesh BJP President Highlights Communication as a Powerful Tool on World Telecommunication Day

New Delhi, May 17: On the occasion of World Telecommunication Day, Pankaj Chaudhary, the Uttar Pradesh BJP President, extended his greetings, emp

Elina Svitolina Claims Italian Open Title, Defeats Coco Gauff in Thrilling Final

Rome, May 17: Seventh-seeded Elina Svitolina showcased an impressive performance to win the Womens Singles Final at the Italian Open, defeating C

KKR vs GT, IPL 2026 Match Highlights: Kolkata beat Gujarat on huge Finn Allen and Angkrish Raghuvanshi innings

In the India Premier League, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat the Gujarat Titans on Saturday.

CNG Prices Surge Again in New Delhi Amid Global Oil Crisis

New Delhi, May 17: CNG prices in New Delhi have risen once more. On Sunday, the cost increased by 1 per kilogram. This marks the second price hik

Ladakh LG launches self-enumeration portal for Census 2027

Ladakh's Census 2027 has begun with the launch of a self-enumeration portal. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena initiated the process, urging

Major Fire Breaks Out on Rajdhani Express in Kota, Passengers Rescued Safely

Kota, May 17: A significant fire erupted early Sunday in an AC coach of the Rajdhani Express traveling from Thiruvananthapuram to New Delhi. Fort

At UN, India flags concerns over targeting of vessels in Strait of Hormuz

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

Bengaluru weather: Yellow alert for IT city; check IMD forecast here

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rainfall on Sunday as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified. Bengaluru and several di

Fire Breaks out in Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi Rajdhani Express in MP

No casualties have been reported in the blaze that broke out at 5.15 am in the B-1 coach of the train (12431) carrying 68 passengers

CNG Gets Costlier In Delhi, Second Price Hike In Two Days

CNG Prices Increased By Re 1 In Delhi, Second Hike In Two Days

Australian envoy hops on Nagpur Metro after PM Modi's call for reducing fuel consumption; lauds services

Australian Consul General Paul Murphy lauded Nagpur Metro as a world-class public transport system during his visit. He highlighted the convenien

Delhi University PG admissions Begins For 2026-27: Check Eligiblity And last Date

The University of Delhi has opened admissions for 2026-27 PG programmes with a June 7 deadline for two-year courses via pgadmission.uod.ac.in.

Video: Man Caught Urinating At Delhi Metro Lift, Police Explain What Happened

DMRC stated that necessary action has been taken against the elderly man, whose identity was not revealed.

UDF Govt Swearing-in Preparations in Full Swing in Thiruvananthapuram

Along with Satheesan, the full Cabinet comprising 20 ministers is also to be sworn in at an event to be held at Central Stadium

The Congress conundrum: allies want it to be strong at the Centre to take on the BJP

Regional parties within the INDIA bloc expect a strong Congress at the Centre to take on the BJP, but want it to remain a marginal player in the

Is petrol cheaper in Bhutan than India? Heres the truth

A viral social media video falsely claims petrol is cheaper in Bhutan than in India. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked this, statin

Israeli strike kills Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in Gaza

Al-Haddads killing comes as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile

Will Continue To Fight It Legally: Bandi Sanjay on Allegations against Son in POCSO Case

Sanjay expressed profound gratitude to millions of supporters while firmly asserting that his family has done no wrongdoing and will vindicate th

TS EAMCET 2026 Result Date & Time: When will the board announce results at eapcet.tgche.ac.in? Check the latest update

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education will release the TS EAMCET 2026 results today, May 17, at 11 AM. Candidates can check their score

Jury deadlock stalls `MeToo` era rape retrial of Harvey Weinstein

Prosecutors were pondering whether to try the case a fourth time, after some jurors said outside court that nine out of 12 wanted to acquit Weins

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension

Pakistans Interior Minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday to facilitate Iran-U.S. peace talks

Vladimir Putin to Visit China from May 19 to 20

During the visit, Putin and Xi are expected to discuss bilateral ties, strategic cooperation and key international and regional issues

BPSC Says Viral TRE 4 Teacher Recruitment Exam Video Is Fake, Urges Students Not To Believe Rumours

BPSC further clarified that only the Controller of Examinations and the Secretary are authorised to issue official statements, updates, or inform

Trump weighs Iran strike option as diplomatic deadlock deepens

US President not happy with peace proposal, firm that Iran cant have nuclear weapons, has to open Hormuz

Exotic animals at Statue of Unity get icy treats to beat Gujarat heat

Temperatures in the area remained above 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

Man Kills Woman in Mahabubnagar Over Rejected Advances, Critical After Mob Attack

The 30-year-old accused attacked the woman with a knife, injuring her neck. She was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead

Tamil Nadu Cabinet announced: Vijay to hold home, police and key portfolios

N Anand was designated minister for rural development and water resources

Fire breaks out in coach of Rajdhani Express, no casualties

The fire broke out in the B-1 coach carrying 68 passengers prompting emergency measures, senior railways commercial manager Sourbah Jain said

FIFA Holds Positive World Cup Talks With Iran FA

Grafstrom met with FFIRI President Mehdi Taj in Istanbul and told Reuters he was confident about Iran competing in the United States, despite hos

Amaravati still under construction, but Quantum Valley project already luring deep tech startups, scientists

Amaravati, a new city in Andhra Pradesh, is becoming a hub for quantum computing. A technology park called Quantum Valley is attracting scientist

Pune biology lecturer on NTA paper-setting panel arrested in NEET-UG leak case

Manisha Mandhare allegedly dictated leaked questions and responses to select students in exchange for money in lakhs

mid-day Opinion: Can you play better than Donald?

Three arcade games crop up in Washington DC that are based on President Donald Trumps love for Diet coke and help in burning the Epstein files

Massive Fire On Delhi-Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express In Kota, Dozens Rescued

The Rajdhani Express was heading to Delhi from Thiruvananthapuram.

Svitolina Wins Italian Open, Sinner Reaches Men's Final

Svitolina took nearly three hours to prevail 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 and win her first WTA 1000 title since lifting the title in Rome in 2018

TCS sexual harassment case: Court says clear evidence of abetment by POSH committee member

The court had refused bail to TCS site head and POSH committee member Ashwini Chainani, others in the alleged sexual harassment-conversion case

As Customers Seek New Experiences, Do Brand Loyalty Discounts Still Work?

Across hospitality, retail, fintech and travel, the message is the same: customer loyalty is shifting from transactions to relationships.

Gunshots spark panic outside furniture mall in Punes Ravet

The incident occurred between 9.20 pm and 9.45 pm outside AJ Furniture Mall on the Dange ChowkRavet Bridge Road stretch

President Murmu approves increasing Supreme Court Judge strength from 34 to 38

Advocate Sumit Gehlot, a Supreme Court lawyer known for his views on constitutional and judicial issues, said the move was welcome but noted that

Kerala SSLC Class 10th Revaluation Starts: Check Direct Link, Fee, And More Here

Kerala SSLC Revaluation 2026 process starts online. Students can check the revaluation process, fee here and apply for scrutiny, photocopy and re

What running a business in India actually looks like: Nightmare of CEOs these days is conversion of commercial disputes into criminal cases

A corporate crisis manager describes how business disputes in India are increasingly turning into criminal cases, exposing executives to arrests,

I'm Pained...Was Misquoted: Chief Justice On Cockroaches Remark

I am pained to read how a section of the media has misquoted my oral observations made during the hearing of a frivolous case yesterday, Chief Ju

Man City will use FA Cup glory for last title push

The Gunners are firm favourites to be crowned champions and will wrap up the title if they beat Burnley on Monday and win at Crystal Palace on Ma

BJP vs Congress Over NEET Paper Leak Accused Dinesh Biwal's Political Links

Dinesh Biwal is among those arrested in the NEET-UG exam leak case.

Bhageerath Remanded to 14 Days Judicial Custody, Shifted to Cherlapally Prison

A Special Operations Team (SOT) apprehended Bhageerath near Tech Park at Manchirevula under Narsingi police station at 8.15 pm

Trump's Calm Before Storm Warning Amid Reports Of US Action Against Iran

The image was shared by Trump at a time the fragile April 8 ceasefire remains in place in the Middle East, but tensions over critical marine chok

Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Heres how some built to last

Indias Covid-era hobby economy spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care has evolved into a 1.5-2 lakh crore market, though not all busi

Who Is Manisha Gurunath Mandhare? Teacher Arrested In NEET 2026 Biology Paper Leak Case

CBI arrests Pune teacher Manisha Mandhare in NEET UG 2026 paper leak case involving access to Botany and Zoology questions.

Sting operations with a difference

On World Bee Day, meet three residents of Chennai who have established a bond with bees in very different ways: from managing structured frame hi

PM Modi to embark on Sweden visit; Envoy Anurag Bhushan explains key areas of focus

Morning Brief Podcast: ET Deep Dive: Quantum City

News in Frames: Symmetry and soul

The master chronicler didnt just document India with his lens; he taught his audience how to see it; his black-and-white statements live on, pres

Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

A US Senate official has removed security funding for President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom. This decision impacts Republican eff

Narine Credits Hard Work After KKRs Big Win Over GT

Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green starred with the bat, while Narine impressed with the ball as KKR secured an emphatic win

Venezuela says it deported close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in U.S.

The decision marks a stark reversal for Alex Saab, who Mr. Maduro fought tooth and nail to bring home after his previous international arrest in

Cargo Train Hits Bus in Bangkok, 8 Killed

Footage of the moment of the crash shared on social media showed a line of vehicles had stopped at a railway crossing when a cargo train struck a

Morning Digest: India rejects award on Indus Waters Treaty; India, Netherlands elevating ties to strategic partnership, says PM Modi, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

JEE Advanced 2026 Live Updates: What Students Should Know Before Paper 1 and 2

JEE Advanced 2026 Live: IIT Roorkee is conducting JEE Advanced 2026 today across 221 Indian cities and two international centres in computer-base

CBSE Introduces Support Helpline For Class 12 Evaluation Complaints 2026

CBSE launches support system for Class 12 Result 2026 complaints with re-evaluation, answer sheet access, helpline and counselling support.

Access and empowerment: how infopreneurs bridge digital gaps in rural India

On the occasion of World Telecommunications and Information Society Day, we share highlights from sites visits to community centres in rural Indi

Dutch CEOs Hail India as Key Hub for Growth, Investment, Innovation

Keith Svendsen, CEO of APM Terminals, welcomed Indias economic growth ambitions and stressed the importance of an India-European Union trade agre

India, Netherlands Elevate Ties To Strategic Partnership After PM Modi's Visit

PM Modi began his two-day visit to The Hague on Friday as part of four-nation trip to Europe that is aimed at ramping up bilateral ties in a rang

PM Modi Sweden Visit LIVE: PM Modi To Visit Sweden Today On Third Leg Of Five-Nation Tour

PM Modi in Netherlands LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a five-nation tour from May 15 to 20, during which he visited the United

President Murmu approves increase in Supreme Court judge strength to 38

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global public health emergency

246 suspected cases had been reported as of Saturday (May 16, 2026) in DRCs Ituri province across at least three health zones, including Bunia, R

AI, platforms, food: test your business creativity with Edition 232 of our weekly quiz!

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 232nd quiz. Ready?

Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi to visit Sweden today during third leg of ongoing five-nation tour

IPL Playoffs Probability: KKR Get Boost After GT Win, CSK And RR Dealt Blows

Kolkata Knight Riders's IPL 2026 playoffs chances has increased after their 29-run win over Gujarat Titans on Saturday

Ravi Mohan says he wont return to acting until matrimonial dispute is resolved with Aarti Ravi

In an emotional press conference, Tamil actor Ravi Mohan opened up about the weight of the public feud with estranged wife Aarti Ravi and the rel