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Israel says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza

Family members of a man called Mohammed Odeh said he was killed in the strike, but did not confirm he was the leader of the military wing. Hamas

Pope Leo decries 'sharp intensification' of war in Ukraine

I am following with concern the war in Ukraine, Leo, the first U.S. Pope, said

Pernod accused of withholding Scotch composition, age in effort to pay lower tariffs in India

Pernod, the maker of Chivas Regal whisky and Absolut vodka which counts India as its biggest global market by volume is seeking to quash a Sept

Indian Army puts out forest fire in Himachal Pradesh's Kasauli

The operation, in coordination with the Indian Air Force, civil authorities of Kasauli and Chandigarh and other local agencies, lasted over 15 ho

Supreme Court appeals to Bar members to attend hearings online

Supreme Court urges Bar members to attend hearings online amid extreme heat, promoting virtual court proceedings for convenience

Delhi court issues notice to Assam CM, Delhi Police on plea seeking FIR over hate speech

Activist Harsh Mander had initially approached the court in Saket seeking an FIR over the remarks but the application was rejected by the judicia

Hyundai Motor India hikes vehicle prices by up to 12,800 on rising input costs

The price increase has been necessitated due to rising input costs, increased commodity prices and higher operational expenses, among other reaso

Retrenchment of 15,000 contract workers sparks unrest in Odisha, BMS seeks CMs intervention

Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh alleges retrenchments were carried out by four power distribution companies operating under Tata Power in Odisha in the n

Severe weather conditions grips Vidarbha for 16th day as IMD issues red alert

A trough extending from northwest Uttar Pradesh to south coastal Odisha is also influencing weather conditions across central India, including pa

Public will thrash BJP in next year's Uttar Pradesh polls: Akhilesh Yadav attacks govt on power disruptions

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav also questioned the absence of Uttar Pradesh's Power Minister from review meetings chaired by the Chief Min

TASMAC staff in Erode continue strike for third day over empty bottle collection scheme

With outlets remaining shut for three days, customers turned to premium liquor outlets and bars, where footfall and sales reportedly increased.

Rahul Gandhi targets Centre over alleged CBSE evaluation scam, demands SIT probe

Gandhi questioned the awarding of contracts to COEMPT, a company he claimed was previously linked to controversies under the name Globarena. The

Fuel supplies in Maharashtra stable and well-managed, assures BPCL

The Hindu had reported on May 26 that certain districts in Maharashtra and Bengaluru were experiencing fuel supply shortages leading to disruptio

Pakistani Players Displeased with Removal of Physio Cliff Deacon

New Delhi, May 27: Several players from the Pakistan cricket team, particularly fast bowlers, are unhappy with the removal of physio Cliff Deacon

Rain, thunderstorm to bring relief in Gangetic Bengal till May 30

According to the India Meteorological Department, Gangetic West Bengal might record a fall in day temperatures by two to four notches due to thun

China executes man for poisoning gaming tycoon linked to Netflixs 3 Body Problem

TAIPAI (Taiwan), May 27: Chinese authorities have executed a man convicted of using poison to kill a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to the Netf

Supreme Court constitutes panel under Home Secretary to draw up action plan to clean Yamuna

Supreme Court says Yamuna reduced to little more than a sewage canal; Panel has to ready action plan in eight weeks

SIR verdict: Outcome was apparent; BJP will decide who can vote, says Yogendra Yadav

The Supreme Court has upheld the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Activist Yogendra Yadav strongly criticizes

After delays, restoration of Pensionnat de Jeunes Filles school in Puducherry completed

Located on the Beach Road, the foundation stone for the restoration and redevelopment of the school was laid in February 2023. The work was suppo

This sustainability festival promotes slow fashion and conscious consuption in Chennai

From visible mending workshops and thrift pop-ups to conversations on textile waste and live rap performances, SustainabilATTI hopes to bring slo

Rahul Gandhi alleges calculated conspiracy in CBSE OSM row, seeks probe

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded a judicial probe and a Special Investigation Team into the CBSE On-Screen Marking system. He questioned

Severe forest fire spreads across Himachal, IAF deploys helicopters to control flames in Solan and Kasauli, watch video

Forest fires rage in Himachal Pradesh's Solan and Kasauli regions amid extreme heat. Flames engulf Kasauli and nearby villages, spreading rapidly

Will accord top priority to safety of women and children: T.N. tells Madras High Court

Advocate General Vijay Narayan tells Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan that the government intends to strengthen the police force

Adani Groups Market Cap Surges to 20 Lakh Crore, Adding 5 Lakh Crore in 2026

Ahmedabad, May 27: The Adani Group has witnessed a significant increase in the market valuation of its companies, reaching approximately 20 lakh

PM Modi urges precaution and kindness as India suffers heat wave

Heatstroke has killed at least 16 people in southern Telangana state, and Prime Minister Modi has said Indians must heed warning signs. The heat

PM Modi stresses whole-of-nation approach to tackle heatwave: Vaishnaw

Asked about the measures the government plans to take, Ashwini Vaishnaw said individual Ministries and departments would determine their respecti

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Israel says it killed Hamas new armed wing chief in Gaza

JERUSALEM/GAZA, May 27: Israel said it has killed the commander of Hamass military wing, Mohammed Odeh,in a strike in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday d

Hyderabad-based Red Balloon Aerospace launches India's first indigenous super-pressure balloon

Red Balloon Aerospace has launched India's first indigenous super-pressure balloon. Named VISTA, it ascended to 25 km carrying payloads from seve

Starting new forever war: US Senator slams Trump over Iran conflict

WASHINGTON, May 27: US Senator Mark Warner criticised President Donald Trump for starting a new forever war and claimed that American military ac

Philippine bishop, ex-ICC judge lead new inquiry into thousands of Duterte-era killings

MANILA, May 27: A group led by a Roman Catholic bishop in the Philippines launched a fact-finding body Wednesday to document accounts of witnesse

Human Rights Watch says U.S. deported thousands of Cubans, Venezuelans to danger in Mexico

More than half of the Cubans deported had a criminal record, but only 16% were for violent crimes, according to the researchers and one-fourth ha

Russian lawmakers want banks, their staff to help fight Ukrainian drones

KYIV, May 27: Russian bank staff and branches could be joining the fight against Ukrainian drone attacks under an ambitious plan approved by the

Spanish police search headquarters of PM Sanchezs ruling Socialist party

BARCELONE (Spain), May 27: Spanish police are searching the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party as part of an ongoing investigation into p

KC Venugopal's Statement is Final, Say Senior Ministers

Leaders back AICC statement; official clarity expected on Thursday

Chief of communications intel agency says Russia is relentlessly targeting UK

LONDON, May 27: Britain and its allies risk losing a conflict in cyberspace against adversaries such as Russia unless citizens, corporations and

Southwest monsoon further advances in Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, Bay of Bengal: IMD

NEW DELHI, May 27: The monsoon has missed its expected onset date of May 26 in Kerala but has further advanced into some more parts of the southw

Buddhist Heritage Exhibition to Showcase Sacred Relics in Mongolia

New Delhi, May 27: A special exhibition featuring the sacred relics of Arhat Sariputta and Arhat Maudgalyayana will be held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongo

Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu, Karnataka laws on online gaming restrictions

The Supreme Court has affirmed states' authority to control and prohibit online gaming involving betting. This decision overturns earlier High Co

Bakra Eid: Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes 'cow slaughter-free' Eid; Yogi Adityanath bans public animal sacrifice

Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed appeals by Eidgah committees and members of the Muslim community in Assam to avoid cow slaughter during Bakrid,Yogi

From Hormuz to the Indus: Why Geography Still Shapes Global Politics

Akshay Chavan, author of the book, The Wealth Networks: How Roads, Rivers and Seas Shaped India, explains why the routes that once shaped kingdom

Social media calls Byju's case a 'lesson for startups' after founder's jail term

Some users said the jail term marked a shift from corporate failure to criminal consequences, while others questioned whether Byju's was truly a

Israel says Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh killed in Gaza strike

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz described the killing as a major blow to Hamas and said Odeh had recently taken charge of the group's milita

The Boys Season 5 finale review: Homelanders apotheosis gets filibustered into irrelevance

After years spent dragging corporate fascism through broken glass, The Boys wobbles towards an undercooked finale where reality has already beate

Khooh Waala Ghar: Meet the filmmaker duo behind the tender Punjabi short about a farmer driven to desperation

Filmmakers Jasmine Kaur Roy and Avinash Roy speak about crafting their 22-minute short, Khooh Waala Ghar, taking a sublter approach in the aesthe

Video: Pinarayi Vijayan Supporters Attack Probe Team's Car, Smash Windshield

Personnel of a central police force were attacked with slippers by supporters of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan today as Enforceme

Defiant Pinarayi Vijayan raises fist after ED raid, vows long battle against BJP and Congress

Pinarayi Vijayan, flanked by top CPI(M) leaders, including CPI(M) State Secretary M.V. Govindan, broadcast a message of strong dissent

Global Faultlines podcast | Has Israels bid to reshape West Asia hit a road block?

In this episode we discuss how West Asia has transformed since the October 7 attacks, and whether the region is entering a new and more volatile

Beer sales jump 42% in Visakhapatnam district this summer

Excise data show beer sales rose to 6,43,158 cases between March 1 and May 25 from 4,51,912 a year earlier, which officials put down to the heat

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran questions CM Vijay over power cuts across State

In a statement, Mr. Nagenthran said, What steps is the Chief Minister going to take to ensure Tamil Nadus self-reliance in power generation? He m

West Asia crisis may soon make everyday goods costlier in India

India faces a looming price hike on everyday goods as global commodity costs surge due to the West Asia conflict. Manufacturers are absorbing ris

Bihar Government Intensifies Anti-Corruption Drive with Major Raids on BDOs Properties

Patna, May 27: The Bihar government has ramped up its campaign against corruption. In a significant operation, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) c

ITBP-Ladakh MoU To Help Farmers Find Markets For Their Produce: LG

LEH/JAMMU, May 27: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday said an MoU was signed between the ITBP Leh Frontier and the Uni

India Power Demand Hits Record 270 GW As Heat Spurs AC Use

India's electricity grid just crossed a historic threshold. Last week, peak power demand surged to a record 270 GW, not because factories suddenl

Trinamool Congress' MLA Dilip Mondal arrested by Bengal police from Puri for making 'provocative' remarks

West Bengal TMC MLA Dilip Mondal was arrested in Puri, Odisha on Wednesday. Police apprehended him following a complaint about provocative remark

Rs 1,150 Crore Worth Cocaine Seized From Vessel Off Mundra Coast

The total seized contraband weighed around 115 kg, and its estimated value in the international market is approximately Rs 1,150 crore, as per op

Twisha Sharma: When Brahmanical Patriarchy Claims a Brahmin Bride

The more Giribala spoke, the more mechanisms of Brahmanical patriarchy made themselves visible.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to Clarify Leadership Speculations After Delhi Visit

Bengaluru, May 27: Amid ongoing speculation about a potential leadership change in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that he would

Defence Ministry issues AMCA fighter jet tenders to Tata, L&T-BEL, Bharat Forge-BEML: Report

India's defence ministry has moved forward with its indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet program. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft RFP has

Assam Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

Speaker rejected the Opposition's demand that the Bill be sent to a select committee for wider consultation

U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills one, leaves two survivors

The Pentagon watchdog said last week that it will evaluate whether the U.S. military followed an established targeting framework when carrying ou

Measures like tax relief, import curbs can shield India from West Asia crisis: Report

NEW DELHI, May 27: India needs to undertake measures such as tax moderation to boost export competitiveness, targeted import curbs on non-essenti

Byjus founder sentenced to jail in Singapore, says order is procedural

NEW DELHI, May 27: A Singapore court sentenced Byju Raveendran, founder of Byjus, to six months in jail for contempt of court over alleged non-co

Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'The only real mistake is the one...' Life lessons on learning, shortcomings and course correction by American industrialist who revolutionized factory production

Quote of the day by Henry Ford highlights the importance of learning from mistakes, accepting shortcomings and making course correction in life.

Goyal woos Canadian investors to partner with India in clean energy, AI

NEW DELHI, May 27:Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has held meetings with Canadas leading pension funds, sovereign and institutional i

CPI(M) Workers Clash with ED Officials Outside Former CM Vijayans Residence

Thiruvananthapuram, May 27: A significant uproar occurred outside the residence of former Chief Minister and current opposition leader Pinarayi V

International Road Federation seeks GST cut on helmets, ambulances, essential medical equipment

NEW DELHI, May 27: Global road safety body International Road Federation (IRF) on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the GST counci

India rice exports decline as Iran war curbs basmati shipments to Gulf

India's rice exports saw a slight dip in the first four months of 2026. Shipments of premium basmati rice to Gulf markets faced disruptions. This

Demographic changes due to illegal migration not limited to border areas: MHA

India's Home Ministry has formed a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes. This committee will study the effects of illegal immigration acro

Ruckus Outside Pinarayis Home As ED Searches Premises

During the commotion, some protesters allegedly threw plastic bottles, helmets and stones at security personnel standing guard on the premises

Jio launches Rs200 OTT pass with 15 streaming platforms, Live TV and Unlimited 5G

HYDERABAD, May 27: Reliance Jio on Wednesday announced the introducting of a new Rs200 Jio OTT Pass, offering access to 15 premium OTT platforms,

India to become $40 bn space industry, says Naidu at super pressure balloon launch in Vijayawada

Karnataka Leadership Change: Minister Satish Jarkiholi Addresses Speculations

New Delhi, May 27: Karnatakas Public Works Minister, Satish Jarkiholi, has stated that all speculations regarding the leadership change will be c

Congress asks EC to postpone Maharashtra SIR exercise amid Ashadhi pilgrimage

The Congress party has requested the Election Commission to delay the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Maharashtra. This is due t

India's Billionaire Count To Surge 51% By 2031, Outpace US, China: Report

Between 2021 and 2026, India's population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals -- people with wealth exceeding $30 million -- surged 63%

T.N. Higher Education Minister says CM need not be Chancellor of universities; VCK criticises remark

During his visit to Madurai, the Minister had stated that the present TVK-led government should not find it imperative to stick to the stand take

Ram Charan's Bodyguard is One of the Highest-Paid Security Professionals

Peddi, meanwhile, is gearing up for a June 4 release. It will be the biggest theatrical release in Ram Charan's career after RRR.

Respect Hindu sentiments for peaceful coexistence: VHP amid Eid-ul-Azha row

Word of the Day: Alogotrophy

Word of the Day: Alogotrophy may be one of the rarest words in the English language, yet its meaning feels strikingly relevant to modern life. In

Lionel Messis Wobbly Statue in Kolkata Symbolizes TMCs Decline

Kolkata, May 27: Legendary footballer Lionel Messi visited Kolkata last December, where a 64-foot statue was erected in his honor. Initially seen

SRH could be dangerous for RR | IPL Show 2026

RCB has been excellent through the league, but if there is one team that could challenge them then it is SRH. RR needs to be at its best in the e

UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 answer key out at upsc.gov.in; check steps to download and more

The UPSC has released the provisional answer key for the Civil Services Prelims 2026 before the final result, a significant procedural reform. Ca

Cabinet approves extension of SARTHAK-PDS scheme with central outlay of 25,530 crore

The scheme, in the 16th Finance Commission cycle award period, will be implemented for the next five years

Indian aviation safety, its dangerous credibility deficit

The transparent and the truthful report promised on the Ahmedabad air crash in June 2025 appears to be a dream

SC upholds govt retrospective 28% GST levy on online gaming companies

The Supreme Court has backed the government's retrospective 28% GST on online gaming. The court ruled that online gaming platforms are not interm

Isha Singh Discusses Dark Roles and the Importance of Emotional Detachment in Acting

Mumbai, May 27: Renowned television actress Isha Singh is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Obsess. The trailer, filled with dark s

SC seeks Centre, NCERT's response on plea against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students

According to a recent circular issued by CBSE, the study of three languages, including at least two native Indian languages, has been made compul

Siddaramaiah can break silence soon; Karnataka power struggle turns national challenge for Congress

IT Dept Enables Online ITR-2 Filing For AY 2027

The department had, on May 15, enabled online filing of ITR-1 and ITR-4, which are filed by small and medium taxpayers

Indian Railways approves first indigenous hydrogen train on Jind-Sonipat route

In a step towards green and sustainable transportation, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trains