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Outrage Over Injured Patient Treated Under Mobile Flashlight in Hamirpur Hospital

Hamirpur, May 31: A video from a government hospital in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, has gone viral on social media, raising serious concerns about t

General Subramani takes charge as new Chief of Defence Staff

Gen. N.S. Raja Subramani was serving as the Military Advisor at the National Security Council Secretariat and he retired as the Vice Chief of Arm

DHS Green Card Policy Update 2026: What you need to know

Read to know more about the latest USCIS green card rules.

Irfan Ansari Threatens Legal Action Against Babulal Marandi Over Allegations

Jamtara, May 31: The leader of the opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, Babulal Marandi, has faced a strong rebuttal from Health Minister Irfan

ESA Unveils Stunning Solar Images from Solar Eruptions to Polar Changes

New Delhi, May 31: The universe, filled with excitement and mysteries, captivates the public, whether it involves the Moon, the Sun, or asteroids

IPL 2026 Finals | RCB vs GT: When and where to watch the match

Both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will be aiming to lift their second titla

Millions Gather for Sacred Bathing at Prayagraj and Ayodhya on Adhik Maas Purnima

Ayodhya, May 31: On the occasion of Adhik Maas Purnima, devotees flocked to various religious sites across Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. A significant

Onion farmers seek 10,000 crore revival package, stable export policy from Centre

Bharat Dighole, founder-president of the Maharashtra State Onion Growers Farmers Association, said that farmers have suffered huge losses over th

WHO Highlights Heart Disease Risk Reduction After One Year of Quitting Tobacco

New Delhi, May 31: Today, May 31, marks World No Tobacco Day, aimed at raising awareness about the severe health risks associated with tobacco an

mid-day Opinion: Drink your feet

San Jose cosplayers let buyers drink fruit juice dripping directly off their feet for USD 10 to USD 15, all selling out in less than an hour

mid-day Opinion: Cockroach Janata Party

The termite smiled, Ah, but your boss is hiding in Boston and theyve closed down your X account.

Chief Ministers Urge Tobacco Cessation on World No Tobacco Day

New Delhi, May 31: Today, May 31, marks World No Tobacco Day, aimed at raising awareness about the severe health risks associated with tobacco an

Trump Asserts Iran Will Not Acquire Nuclear Weapons Amid Ongoing Negotiations

Washington, May 31: President Donald Trump stated that his administrations top priority is to ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons. He ment

Hormuz | The strait where America stalled

The waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea has emerged as the most consequential battleground of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, w

Pre-Monsoon Showers Drench Mumbai, Flooding Slows Traffic in Some Areas

Several parts of Mumbai, including the island city, western suburbs and eastern suburbs, received moderate to heavy rainfall, with waterlogging r

Devotees Experience Divine Blessings at Baba Mahakal Temple

Ujjain, May 31: On the auspicious occasion of the full moon during the Jyeshtha month, the gates of Baba Mahakal Temple opened at 4 AM on Sunday.

'Ugly face of BJP's politics of revenge': Opposition leaders condemn attack on TMC's Abhishek

Stones, eggs and abuses were hurled at the Diamond Harbour MP when he visited Sonarpur town on the outskirts of Kolkata to meet the family of a T

Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates Khasdar Sports Festival 2026 in Nagpur with Sunil Shetty as Chief Guest

Nagpur, May 31: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the grand Khasdar (MP) Sports Festival 2026 in Nagpur on

PSG Clinches UEFA Champions League Title After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Arsenal

Budapest, May 31: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) triumphed in the UEFA Champions League final held at the Pusks Arna in Hungary, defeating Arsenal FC

Imtiaz Ali Praises A.R. Rahmans Dedication to Music

Mumbai, May 31: Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently expressed his deep admiration for music maestro A.R. Rahman during a conversation on the music real

Operation Octopus: Trapping the tentacles of Indias cyber fraud network

Amidst the alarming increase in cyber scams, the Hyderabad Police have initiated Operation Octopus, a mission aimed at dismantling the entire fra

North Korea Affirms Strategic Alignment with Russia, Says Foreign Minister

Seoul, May 31: North Koreas Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui stated that the country shares a common perspective with Russia on all strategic issues

Japans premium fruit industry where melons become luxury commodities

Japanese fruits have carved out a niche in the world market, fetching high prices due to their extraordinary taste, texture, and stunning present

Para-athlete Chirag Tyagi found dead in Ghaziabad

The body of the deceased has been sent for post-mortem examination, said the police, adding that the para-athlete may have been shot

IPL 2026 Final RCB vs GT: Who will lift the trophy if rain washes out today's Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans match? All scenarios explained

IPL Final RCB vs GT: The IPL 2026 final is set for Sunday between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. Ahmedabad's weather forecast sh

IPL 2026 Final: Five RCB Players Who Could Challenge GT

New Delhi, May 31: The IPL 2026 final is set to take place on Sunday between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Nar

Mild Earthquake of 2.8 Magnitude Strikes Meghalaya

New Delhi, May 31: A mild earthquake was recorded in Meghalaya on Sunday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The eart

Trump says Iran has agreed there will be no nuclear weapons as deal draws closer

President Trump indicated a peace deal with Iran is nearing completion, emphasizing that any agreement must guarantee no nuclear weapons. While m

Iran Issues Warning: U.S. Interference in Hormuz Strait Will Face Military Action

London, May 31: Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has issued a stern warning. If the United States interferes in the management

Iran Confirms Continued Restrictions in Hormuz Strait Despite Trumps Claims

Tehran, May 31: Despite claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that naval sanctions on Iran have been lifted, Iranian vessels are still facing obs

Japan refutes 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming

Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi refuted accusations of ew militarism and criticized China's opaque military buildup. He emphasized Jap

U.S. military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees forces in the West Asia region, said the strike occurred on May 29 after the M/V Lian Star failed

Breathing Made Easier: Yoga Poses to Alleviate Bronchial Asthma

New Delhi, May 31: With just 21 days left until International Yoga Day, the Ministry of AYUSH in India has shared specific yoga practices and pur

Mumbai weather on May 31: Will it rain today? Here's what IMD predicts for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar

Mumbai Rain: Mumbai is expected to experience a dynamic weather pattern over the next few days. Sunday will remain hot and humid, with rain and t

Onion farmers seek Rs 10,000 crore revival package, stable export policy from Centre

Maharashtra onion farmers are facing a severe financial crisis. They are urging the central government for a special Rs 10,000 crore revival pack

In era of AI, deepfake, credibility crisis looms largest: Scindia on challenges for journalism

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted journalism's evolution. He noted past struggles with censorship and limited resources. Today, cha

Leaders Pay Tribute to Ahilyabai Holkar on Her Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, May 31: The birth anniversary of the iconic symbol of womens empowerment, Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar, is being celebrated across the nat

Dennis Hull, Blackhawks legend and brother of Bobby Hull, dies at 81

Dennis Hull's cause of death: Canadian hockey icon Dennis Hull, a former Chicago Blackhawks star, has passed away at 81. The Blackhawks announced

Ex-BRS MLA Remanded to 14 Days Judicial Custody

Suman was arrested by the police in the evening over his recent alleged remarks urging activists of the party's trade union in state-run miner Si

Tensions Rise as Iran Claims to Shoot Down US Drone

Tehran, May 31: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran announced on Sunday that it has successfully shot down a US MQ-1 drone. This

Tamil Nadu: Notorious Criminal Ayyappan Arrested After Police Encounter, Officer Injured

Tirunelveli, May 31: In Tamil Nadus Tirunelveli, police have apprehended a notorious criminal following a dramatic encounter. The suspect was inj

WHO Chief Urges Countries to Reconsider Travel Bans Amid Ebola Outbreak

Bunia, May 31: The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has called on countries to reconsider the

US says it struck another vessel in eastern Pacific, killing three

United States military forces conducted a strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The operation targeted a vessel identified as being involved in na

Venezuelas Opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzlez calls for Presidential elections

Former Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzlez is calling for presidential elections as the five-month mark of interim President Delcy Ro

Mumbai University 2nd Merit List 2026 Out For Undergraduate Courses, Check Admission Allotment

Mumbai University 2nd Merit List 2026: Students whose names are included in the admission allotment list will need to complete document verificat

'Rahul Gandhi called me': Mamata says LoP offered to fly Abhishek Banerjee to Hyderabad for treatment

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee revealed that Rahul Gandhi offered assistance for Abhishek Banerjee's medical treatment following an alleged attack i

Important Dates and Auspicious Moments in Purushottam Month

New Delhi, May 31: The sacred Purushottam Month, dedicated to the worship of Lord Narayan, is currently underway. The 16th day of this month fall

5-storey building collapses in Delhi's Mehrauli area, several feared trapped, 9 rescued

Trump seeks tougher terms in Iran peace deal, sends proposal back for review: Report

President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking to alter a proposal aimed at ending the Middle East war. His proposed changes are said to toughen th

French Open 2026: Diane Parry Stuns Amanda Anisimova in Thrilling Upset

Paris, May 31: The upsets continue at the French Open 2026. Frances Diane Parry defeated sixth-seeded Amanda Anisimova in a gripping three-set ma

News in Frames | Bringing water to a scorching desert

The Indira Gandhi Canal serves as a critical water supply resource for Jaisalmer and thousands of remote desert villages; yet scarcity persists,

UPSC 2026 Answer Key Objection Window Closing Today: Check Details Here

UPSC Answer Key 2026: Applicants must note that the final answer key, however, will be released only after the declaration of the final result.

Breaking News Live Updates: US kills 3 'narco-terrorists' in Pacific strike on vessel linked to designated terror groups

Main Accused in Surya Murder Case Killed in Police Encounter in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, May 31: The main accused in the murder of 17-year-old Surya Pratap Chauhan was killed in a police encounter late Saturday night in the

Whose brilliance is it anyway? | Review of A Touch of Genius, ed. Rudrangshu Mukherjee

The collection could be a chance for readers to expand their minds but only if they also ask tough questions about what the genius in its pages r

Is India getting hotter? | Explained

Are the worlds hottest cities mostly in India? How do urban heat islands work? Will the El Nio impact monsoons?

US Central Command Neutralizes Cargo Ship Heading to Iran

Washington, May 31: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it has neutralized a cargo ship flying the Gambian flag, which was

Why is India pushing for coal gasification? | Explained

What is coal gasification and how does it have the potential to substitute imports? What technical challenges does high-ash Indian coal pose for

Why is CBSEs evaluation system facing flak? | Explained

What is the On-Screen Marking system and why is it under scrutiny? What is its history? Has it been successful elsewhere? Why did CBSE introduce

Delhi-NCR Weather Today: Will it rain again? IMD reveals how long relief from the heatwave will last in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad

Delhi-NCR Weather Yellow Alert: Delhi-NCR can expect partly cloudy skies today, May 31. Thunderstorms, dust storms, lightning, and strong winds a

India needs to expand the quantum of community health workers

Like ASHA, we need Ashok as a male health care worker in each village

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Lebanon PM denounces Israeli campaign as fresh strikes hit South

U.S. says capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive

Trump in Excellent Health but Should Lose Weight: Presidential Doctor

Trump, the oldest president ever inaugurated, has repeatedly boasted about his mental and physical vigor compared to his Democratic predecessor J

War or peace? Colombians choose destiny in high-stakes vote

Colombians are voting in a presidential election to decide the nation's approach to escalating violence, with a choice between continuing left-le

Mamata Questions Security, Hospital Treatment After Attack on Abhishek

Mamata claimed that an elected public representative had been assaulted and subsequently faced uncertainty over medical care

Travel Through Designated Routes: Iran Tightens Grip on Hormuz Transit

Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters stated that the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran exercise full authority over the management of

Delhi High Courts pathbreaking ruling on Google keyword advertising | Explained

Justice Mini Pushkarna assessed if a company can buy anothers registered trademark as a keyword on Google Ads to have their ads appear first in s

Coco Gauff Ousted by Potapova in French Open Upset as Osaka Advances

The 30th-ranked Potapova, who was born in Russia but now represents Austria, improved to 3-2 in her career against Gauff

Indians spent Rs 1.6 lakh crore on medicines in 2022-23: NHA

UK minister Yvette Cooper to visit India, China for talks on global crises and trade

British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper embarks on a crucial trip to China and India this week. She will engage with leaders on pressing global ma

Virginia wedding turns tragic after road crash kills 5 including family of 4 travelling to attend ceremony

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, a monthslong task separate from the work of state police.

Morning Digest: D.K. Shivakumar to be new Karnataka CM; PSG edge Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title, and more

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

Iran-U.S. war could erupt again, warns Washington as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. What to expect this week?

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, while attending a defense summit in Singapore, said on Saturday that Washington was more than capable of restarting

Not all immigrants will have to leave U.S. to seek green cards: Report

The spokesperson pointed to people who overstay visas or come from countries whose citizens are heavy users of public assistance as groups that c

PSG Wins Champions League After Shootout Victory Against Arsenal

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes fired the last of his team's penalties over the bar to hand PSG a 4-3 shootout victory

Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out

President Donald Trump will headline the U.S. 250th anniversary celebration on the National Mall next month, organizers announced. This comes aft

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'Hellfire' over Iran? US aircraft disables merchant vessel trying to reach Iranian port

US forces disabled a merchant vessel attempting to reach an Iranian port after it ignored over 20 warnings, highlighting a strict maritime enforc

Donald Trump blasts federal judge as 'an anti Trump Hater', blames wife as Kennedy Center renovation faces legal setback

U.S. President Donald Trump fumed about the Friday decision from U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper who also ordered Trumps name removed from

Blue Origin rocket explosion puts NASAs Artemis in jeopardy

During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball. The spectacu

Why the sustained heatwave in India, Pakistan is so dangerous

India and Pakistan are no strangers to heat. This time of year is the worst, as heat peaks before the monsoon brings cooler conditions from June.

Meteor explodes over New England, double boom jolt buildings Massachusetts, Rhode Island, claim reports. What we know so far

American Meteor Society program monitor Robert Lunsford said the group received dozens of reports from Delaware to Montreal with people either he

Trump dilly-dallies on deal with Iran

Washington, May 30: US President Donald Trump held a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers on Friday but has not yet made a decisi

Nvidia chip powered Microsoft's first Windows PCs are set to be unveiled, claim reports. All details here

Nvidia and Microsoft will unveil the new PCs at the Computex trade show in Taiwan and Microsoft's Build developer conference in San Francisco.

US, China expel journalists in tit-for-tat moves

Washington, May 30: The Trump administration has revoked the visa of a Chinese national working for the state news agency Xinhua in the United St

Remove Trumps name from Kennedy Centre: US Judge

WASHINGTON, May 30: A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trumps name was illegally added to the Kennedy Centre and blocked the admi

Bus hits cars in Virginia, 5 dead, 34 injured

Stafford (US), May 30: A bus crashed into vehicles slowing for a work zone on Interstate 95 in Virginia early on Friday, killing five people and

WHO chief lands in Congo as Ebola outbreak kills 223

Bunia, May 30: The head of the World Health Organisation on Saturday visited eastern Congos Bunia, a city at the heart of an outbreak of a rare t

US War Secy backs Trumps India-Pakistan ceasefire claim

Singapore, May 30: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Saturday credited President Donald Trump with helping broker peace between India and Pakis