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Government Expands Verification Scope for CNG, LNG, and Hydrogen Dispensers with New Fees

New Delhi, May 24: In a move aimed at enhancing efficiency and promoting the use of clean fuels, the central government announced on Sunday that

Abhishek Banerjee Requests Time to Respond to KMC Notice on Illegal Constructions

Kolkata, May 24: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has issued notices to Abhishek Banerjee, the general secretary of the Trinamool Congress, rega

Attempt to distort realities: Iranian Embassy in India rejects Rubios remarks over Tehrans nuclear programme

The statement was issued by Irans Embassy in India in response to Mr. Rubios remarks on talks with Iran

Make use of the shell: Trinamools Kunals takes a jibe at his party leaders in a World Turtle Day post

Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh said in a social media that whenever turtles encounter trouble, they retreat inside their shell and come out o

Gagan Narang Optimistic About Memorable Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, May 24: Gagan Narang, Indias former shooter and Olympic bronze medalist, believes that preparations for hosting the Commonwealth Games

Dehradun Police Uncovers Land Fraud Racket, Arrests Councilor Amit Bhandari

Dehradun, May 24: The Dehradun police, under the leadership of the SSP, have made a significant breakthrough in an organized land fraud case. Cou

Delhi court orders framing charges against two CBI officials in corruption case

Delhi court orders corruption charges against two CBI officials for compromising investigations, while discharging others due to insufficient evi

AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami criticises unscheduled power cuts across Tamil Nadu

Mr. Palaniswami, in a statement, contended normal life was affected due to unscheduled power cuts and people had to spend sleepless nights.

Ebola Outbreak Prompts Suspension of Flights to Bunia, Congo

Kinshasa, May 24: The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has temporarily suspended all passenger flights to and from Bunia,

Major Fraud Uncovered: Inmate Released Using Fake Court Documents

Bengaluru, May 24: A significant fraud case has emerged from Karnatakas prison system. Authorities have discovered that an inmate serving a life

Candidates Gear Up for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam Amidst Tight Security

New Delhi, May 24: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting the Civil Services Preliminary Examination under strict security meas

France Imposes Ban on Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Amid Gaza Flotilla Controversy

Paris, May 24: Frances Foreign Minister Jean-Nol Barrot has announced an immediate ban on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from

Former MP P. Venugopal quits AIADMK

Mr. Venugopal said the partys general secretary (Edappadi K. Palaniswami) should use better judgment. A person who is a Rajya Sabha MP is given a

Congress Has Become a Party of Abuses Instead of Gandhian Values: Shahzad Poonawala

New Delhi, May 24: Shahzad Poonawala, spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reacted to the West Bengal governments decision to amend

'Positive stride' taking place towards peace deal between Iran and the U.S., says Iran's envoy to Pakistan

Pakistans Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, after returning from Tehran, congratulated me on the achievements of the negotiations with the officia

Divine Bhasma Aarti at Baba Mahakals Temple: A Spiritual Celebration

Ujjain, May 24: The grand Bhasma Aarti of Baba Mahakal took place in Ujjain on Sunday. As the temple doors opened, the air filled with sacred cha

Rubio says India key to U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, invites Modi to Washington

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to India and conveyed an invitation from President Donald T

Delhi records above-normal minimum temperature of 28.4C

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 210, in the 'poor' category, at 9 a.m.

Pakistan PM hails Trump's 'extraordinary efforts to pursue peace' in West Asia

U.S. President Trump said in a statement that a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal has been largely negotiated with Iran

Iran and the U.S. Work Towards Memorandum of Understanding to End Conflict

Tehran, May 24: Irans Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ismail Baghaei, announced that Iran and the United States are collaborating to finalize a Me

Gunman had violent history and possible obsession with White House, says Trump

On May 23, a person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Visits Yamunotri, Receives Grand Welcome in Kharsali

Uttarkashi, May 24: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar arrived at the world-famous Yamunotri Dham on Sunday as part of the Char Dham Yatra

Falta repoll results: BJP leading by over 14,000 votes after 5 rounds of counting

BJP candidate Debangshu Panda is leading significantly in the Falta assembly constituency repoll. After five rounds of counting, Panda has secure

Tamil Nadu to Implement Free Electricity Scheme for 1 Crore Consumers

Chennai, May 24: The Tamil Nadu government is set to launch an extended free electricity scheme for domestic consumers starting from the next bil

Bollywood Dreams of South Divas Driven by Fame and Global Reach

Writer-turned-producer Kona Venkat says there is nothing wrong with actresses aspiring to enter Hindi cinema

Secret Service kills suspect who opened fire at checkpoint outside White House

Karnataka High Court sets aside KIADB order in Rs 1,125 crore Lam Research land matter

The High Court passed the order after the company filed an affidavit clarifying its agreements with Lam Research India Pvt Ltd. The HC said the c

NCLAT rejects pleas against Kerala's liquor procurement agency; upholds CCI order

The Appellate Tribunal NCLAT has upheld a decision by the fair trade regulator CCI. The CCI had closed a complaint alleging abuse of dominant pos

Centre pushes Bengal to fast-track PM-JAY, HPV vaccination

Govindas near-death confession: How Dilip Kumar forced him to walk away from 25 movies

Bollywood star Govinda narrowly escaped a life-threatening health crisis. Legendary actor Dilip Kumar intervened, urging Govinda to abandon 25 fi

J&K Govt Makes Reserved Seats Mandatory For Women, Specially-Abled In Public Transport

JAMMU, May 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has issued strict directions mandating reservation of seats for women and specially-abl

Tiger kills woman in M.P.'s Bandhavgarh reserve area; angry locals assault forest staff

Villagers accused forest officials of failing to respond promptly despite repeated calls for help and claimed the tiger was still roaming nearby

Need to consider a reset: Tom Moody hints at leadership change at LSG

Lucknow Super Giants may change leadership after two disappointing IPL seasons. Director of Cricket Tom Moody acknowledged captain Rishabh Pant's

Ambitious Ahmedabad eyes sporting history

Ahmedabad is not waiting to change its landscape and burnish its credentials as the sporting destination of the country

Government in 'advanced stage of consultation' on industry's demand for cotton import duty removal: Official

A delegation comprising apparel industry representatives and exporters met Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and several Union Ministers recently

Is a heatwave really a wave of heat?

A heatwave, often misconceived as a wave of heat sweeping across the atmosphere, is actually a prolonged period of elevated temperatures caused b

Naidu to Launch 38 Industrial Parks at MSME Growth Summit in Vijayawada

The MSME parks initiative is part of the state government's larger vision to establish industrial parks in all 175 Assembly constituencies throug

Delhis Lajpat Nagar now offers Rs 149/hr assistants to carry bags, wait in queues and even set up chairs. Check details

Delhi's Lajpat Nagar now offers a unique service where shoppers can hire assistants for 149 per hour to manage bags, queues, and navigation. This

Heavy Rainfall Expected in Tamil Nadu, Alert Issued for 10 Districts

Chennai, May 24: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecasted heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu due to atmospheric circulation over the sou

T. rex of the Sea: Scientists discover 43-foot King of the Tylosaurs that terrorized oceans 145 million years ago

A new giant marine reptile, Tylosaurus Rex, has been discovered. Fossils found in Texas reveal this predator ruled the oceans 80 million years ag

Indian-American Lawmaker Critiques Trumps Green Card Policy Changes as Harmful

Washington, May 24: Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera has sharply criticized the Trump administrations new green card immigration policy. He d

ECI Falta Election Result 2026: BJPs Debangshu Panda leading with massive margin amid strict security arrangements

Election Commission of India Falta Election Result 2026: Vote counting for the Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal is currently underway, with BJP

FIFA World Cup 2026: Groups, full schedule and stadiums

This is first time that a FIFA World Cup is to be hosted by three nations and also for the first time fans can witness 48 teams participating in

UPSC Prelims 2026 Exam Conducted Nationwide Amid Tight Security

New Delhi, May 24: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE Prelims) across the c

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak Public Health Emergency Of International Concern

New Delhi, May 24: In light of the reported outbreaks of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, the World Health

Trump says White House gunman had violent history, possible obsession as Secret Service shoots attacker dead

Tensions escalated in a dramatic encounter near the White House when a man with a history of violence, captivated by the allure of political powe

Deal framework largely negotiated': Trump signals Iran breakthrough, says Hormuz could reopen soon

Never Allow Them Near Us: DMK Rips Into Congress Over Support To Vijay

The DMK should never trust the Congress again, Udhayanidhi Stalin said, accusing Congress leaders of lacking asic gratitude and decency.

Indian-origin cancer specialist struck off U.K. medical register over conviction

He was convicted last November at Carlisle Crown Court of two counts of controlling/coercive behaviour and one count of cruelty to a person under

Ram Charan Apologizes to Jasprit Bumrah for Mix-Up, Admits Name Recall Struggles

Mumbai, May 24: Actor Ram Charan, known for his work in Telugu cinema, has issued an apology to Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah after mistakenl

Bangladesh puts AI in driving seat to tackle terrible traffic

Bangladesh's densely populated capital, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system in a bid to

Ex-Meta employee shares viral post claiming non-Chinese workers felt targeted during mass layoffs

A former Meta engineer has detailed feelings of social and professional isolation within certain teams, claiming non-Chinese employees were exclu

Karnataka, Bengaluru weather update: Bangalore to receive rain, thunderstorms till May 25; IMD warns of intense showers across state

Weather in Bengaluru: Bengaluru is under a yellow alert for intense rainfall until May 25, with thunderstorms and lightning expected. Pre-monsoon

'Bengaluru landlord abused me': Tenant paying Rs 35,000 rent gets scolded by landlord for using AC in this summer heat

A Bengaluru tenants Reddit post has gone viral after he claimed his landlord insulted him for using the air conditioner too much in a tiny Rs 35,

Deal Largely Negotiated: Trump Claims Hormuz To Reopen, Iran Responds

Trump, in a post on Truth Social, also said that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened as a part of the proposed understanding.

Strengthening India-US Ties: Inauguration of the New Support Annex Building

New Delhi, May 24: The inauguration of the new Support Annex Building in India marks a significant step in enhancing the relationship between Ind

Ahmedabad Hosts 75th Edition of Sunday on Cycle Event, Promoting Fitness and National Prosperity

Ahmedabad, May 24: The 75th edition of the Sunday on Cycle event, part of the Fit India Movement, took place in Ahmedabad. The event featured pro

India issues travel advisory for Congo, Uganda, South Sudan amid Ebola outbreak scare

India has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential trips to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.

Minister Ashish Sood Promotes Cycling at Fit India Sunday Event

New Delhi, May 24: On the occasion of Commonwealth Day, Delhi Government Minister Ashish Sood participated in the 75th edition of the Fit India S

China Set to Launch First Astronaut From Hong Kong on Space Mission

Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan, and Hong Kong's Li Jiaying will be part of the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceflight mission, said Chi

6 Bus Passengers Suffer Injuries in Road Accident at Kodad

Following the incident, the traffic on NH No.65 was disrupted for a while

Weekly Horoscope from May 25 to May 31, 2026: Insights for All Zodiac Signs

Mumbai, May 24: This weeks horoscope, based on your ascendant sign, provides insights into your family life, financial status, health, and career

India Advises Against Travel to Ebola-Hit African Nations

Indian citizens currently residing in or travelling to these countries have been advised to strictly follow public health guidelines issued by lo

China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82

A devastating gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in China's Shanxi province has claimed 82 lives. This incident marks the nation's deadlies

Vedang Raina Praises Imtiaz Alis Unique Directing Style Ahead of Film Release

Mumbai, May 24: Actor Vedang Raina is excited about the release of his upcoming film Main Wapas Aaunga. Amidst preparations and promotions, he sh

Central University of Rajasthan launches research promotion scheme for scholars

Under the scheme, the research scholars will receive an additional financial support of 5,000 per month over and above the existing non-NET fello

Beyond the shelf | Indian bookshops are now third spaces

Love of books is not the only thing its patrons share; bookstores are now points of community and engagement

Ganga Dussehra 2026 Date and Time: Why should devotees take a dip in Ganga? Check puja rituals, Vidhi, significance and more

Ganga Dussehra 2026: Ganga Dussehra, celebrating Goddess Ganga's descent to Earth, will be observed on Monday, May 25, 2026. This significant Hin

Pooja Gaur Discusses the Shift Towards Grounded Stories in Entertainment

Mumbai, May 24: Actress Pooja Gaur, known for her strong performances across television and OTT platforms, has openly discussed the evolving land

3,000 women committees formed, 81 houses demolished in anti-drug campaign in J&K: Manoj Sinha

The Lieutenant Governor said while 59 traffickers have been arrested under PITNDPS provisions, 81 narcotic palaces built with the traffickers bla

IPL 2026: Is it necessary to interview the captain whose team has just lost?

Rishabh Pant is one of the most cheerful guys and the fact that he lost it dropping the F word makes the case for the losing captain to be give

Making every possible effort to fix environment, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on pollution

Delhi's air pollution is a constant battle, not just a seasonal issue. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is driving year-round efforts to clean the capi

Indian Government Advises Citizens to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Congo and Uganda Amid Ebola Outbreak

New Delhi, May 24: The Indian government has issued a warning to its citizens regarding travel to Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. Those currently

Ukrainian drone attack triggers fire at Russian oil terminal

The facility provides shipment of oil and oil products for export and is involved in meeting the needs of the Russian army, the General Staff wro

Counting Begins in Falta Amid Tight Security, Results Expected by 1 PM

Kolkata, May 24: The counting of votes for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengals South 24 Parganas district commenced this morning at 8

Who is rapper Santy Sharma? What did he say about Cockroach Janta Party that created a buzz on Instagram?

Rapper Santy Sharma dismisses the viral 'Cockroach Janta Party' trend as mere internet drama, not a genuine movement. He urges focus on real nati

Iran Rejects Trumps Claim on Hormuz Reopening Deal

According to the report, Iran has agreed only to allow the number of passing ships to return to pre-war levels

Avoid Travel To Congo, Uganda: India Issues Advisory Amid Ebola Outbreak

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the situation to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).

Falta repoll results LIVE: Vote counting under way

Although officially six candidates are in the fray for the seat, Trinamool Congress nominee Jahangir Khan, a couple of days before the repoll

How Can KKR Beat PBKS, RR And DC To Claim IPL Playoffs Spot - Explained

Kolkata Knight Riders face a tough task in the Playoffs race as they take on Delhi Capitals in their final group stage match of IPL 2026 on Sunda

Noida Police Arrests Notorious Attacker Targeting Women with Scissors

Noida, May 24: The Sector-58 police have apprehended a suspect who attacked women with scissors. The accused had been targeting women in desolate

Hoax Bomb Email Threat to Hyderabad-Bound Flight from Amsterdam

After checking it thoroughly with the bomb squad, the police confirmed that it was a hoax email

JEE Advanced 2026: Inside IIT Delhi's Last-Year Placement Cycle

IIT Admission 2026: In the placement season 2025-26 at IIT Delhi, students secured 1,275 offers by December 2025, with over 1,140 individual stud

AFCAT 2 Notification 2026 Out; 379 Vacancies Announced, Apply Online

Indian Air Force opens AFCAT 2 2026 applications for 379 officer vacancies in flying and ground duty branches.

No Students Will Be Disadvantaged: CBSE Clarifies Blurry Class 12 Answer Sheet Issue

CBSE asked students not to panic and assured that every genuine concern related to evaluation or unclear answer sheets will be addressed fairly.

Tamil Nadu on High Alert Amid Rising Ebola Threats

Chennai, May 24: In response to a recent advisory from the Central Health Ministry regarding potential cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) from ce

15 Days After Suvendu Adhikari's Oath, Why Falta Is Yet To Get MLA

Repolling was ordered in all 285 booths in Falta after allegations of tampering with the voting machines and electoral irregularities during Apri

Twisha Sharma death case: AIIMS Delhi medical board to conduct second autopsy

Meanwhile, courts grant police seven-day custody of Sharmas husband Samarth Singh after his arrest

U.P. pushes to strengthen sewerage system, prevent river pollution with multi-pronged approach

Untreated sewage from U.P. cities will no longer flow directly into rivers. Under the Namami Gange Mission Phase-2, sewerage infrastructure is be

Significance of Ganga Dussehra: Abhijit Muhurat and Ravi Yoga on May 25

New Delhi, May 24: The month of Purushottam, also known as Adhik Maas, holds great significance in Sanatan Dharma. On May 25, 2026 (Monday), the