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Dwarka set for infra upgrade as CM unveils 100-cr. plan

AAP targets BJP-led MCD over deaths due to open drains

Fear, anxiety grip Yamuna Bazar families amid looming eviction

A Year After, Hyderabad Remains Oblivious to Fire Safety

After the Gulzur Houz accident, the government appointed a high-powered six-member inquiry committee to suggest remedial measures.

Gunmen kill 10 people in town in Mexicos Puebla state, authorities say

The victims were six men, three women, and a child, and all were shot in the early hours of May 17

With CM and three Ministers, Ernakulam gets strong representation in Cabinet

Angamaly MLA Roji M. John of the Congress, Piravom legislator Anoop Jacob of Kerala Congress (Jacob), and Kalamassery MLA V. E. Abdul Gafoor of t

Modi and Kristersson Honor Tagores Legacy with Special Gifts

New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson exchanged special gifts in the presence of Crown Princ

MLA Ganta Finds Empty Liquor Bottles In Madhurawada PHC

Ganta asked police personnel to monitor the PHC premises during their night beat and prevent entry of anti-social elements.

Short circuit triggers fire in Shahdara building; 9 rescued

Fadnavis Reaffirms June Deadline for Farm Loan Waiver

A senior official said the loan waiver proposal is expected to be tabled before the Cabinet for approval in the coming days. Around 51.24 lakh fa

UppalWarangal Stretch Closure Irks Commuters

Authorities said the closure is essential to facilitate construction of the elevated corridor, but commuters insist that timelines must be clearl

IPL 2026: 6 losses after 6 wins for Punjab, RCB in playoffs

IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a playoff berth by defeating Punjab Kings by 23 runs. Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer scored half-ce

Prohibitory orders imposed in Dehradun industrial area following labour unrest

Workers had launched protests May 15, demanding a wage hike from their respective managements

Asad Urges CM to Reschedule Degree Exams Coinciding with Bakrid

The Hyderabad MP also listed out the name of the graduation course and examination subject which are scheduled on the day of festival.

Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso on four-year deal in latest managerial reset under Boehly era

Chelsea has appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager. He will start his four-year contract next season. Alonso returns to coaching after a brie

KL Rahul, Abhishek Porel power Delhi Capitals to five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals

Abhishek Porel and KL Rahul's fluent half-centuries powered Delhi Capitals to a five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals. The opening pair's 105

RBI elevates 5 senior officers to executive director rank

Four of the newly empanelled executive directors - Gunveer Singh, Monisha Chakraborty, Suman Ray and Sudhakar Malli - belong to the common senior

Sinner makes history in Rome with Italian Open triumph and rare Masters clean sweep

Jannik Sinner made history by becoming the first Italian man to win the Italian Open in 50 years, also achieving the rare feat of winning all nin

Panel To Identify Telangana Activists

Its ultimate objective is to compile a comprehensive, verified list and recommend specific state honours, facilities and courtesies for eligible

Coalition Government Committed to Ambedkars Ideals: Satya Kumar

Satya Kumar maintained that the honour of conferring Bharat Ratna on Ambedkar in 1990 goes to the BJP-supported government.

Krishnan Srinivasan | Why Ukraines Zelenskyy Is A Great Salesman And Illusionist

There were claims in February that Ukraine made more territorial gains than Russia. Not all pro-Ukrainian monitoring platforms supported these, a

RTC employees union opposes privatisation move

Accusing the government of trying to hand over valuable assets and operations to private companies in the name of electric bus services, it calls

Three-day Philanthropy Asia Summit begins in Singapore on May 18

Ashok alleges irregularities in practical exams for agri courses, demands re-exams

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Criticized for Ignoring Energy Conservation Appeal

Lucknow, May 18: Samajwadi Party MLA Ravidas Mehrotra has accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of disregarding the Prime Minister

VD Satheesan finalises Kerala Cabinet, submits minister list to governor ahead of swearing-in

UDF finalized its Cabinet list after two days of discussions, with CM-designate VD Satheesan submitting it to the Kerala governor. The full Cabin

39 bonded labourers rescued from brick kiln in Tiruvallur

Officials said the workers arrived at the kiln about five months ago after reportedly receiving advance payments of nearly 30,000 each. Women wor

Amaravatis First Set of Multi-storey Residential Towers Nearing Completion

In the first phase, construction of MLA and MLC quarters with modern amenities is nearing completion.

Kishatwar Police Resolve Case of Religious Defilement, Five Arrested

Kishtwar, May 18: The police in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir have arrested five individuals in connection with a case of religious defi

Political Tensions Rise Over Sai Bhagiraths Arrest in POCSO Case

Hyderabad, May 18: Political tensions have escalated following the arrest of Sai Bhagirath, son of Union Minister Bandisanjay Kumar, in a POCSO c

LeT man opts for hair transplant post-infiltration, finds J&K reality contrary to terror camp stories

A Pakistani terrorist, Mohammed Usman Jatt, infiltrated Jammu and Kashmir for Lashkar-e-Taiba. He paused his terror mission to get a hair transpl

AP Bets Big on Tourism-led Growth

Spiritual tourism is also being strengthened by improving facilities and connectivity to major shrines including the Tirumala, Srisailam and Kana

CBI hunts source of NEET-UG 2026 paper leak as probe widens to NTA officials

CBI has arrested nine individuals, including alleged kingpins, in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The agency is actively seeking the

Revanth to Attend Swearing-in of Kerala's New CM

Revanth Reddys campaign covered the Assembly constituencies of Nemom, Kovalam, Mavelikkara and Pathanapuram.

IPL 2026: Abhishek Porel and KL Rahuls Century Partnership Leads DC to Victory Over RR

New Delhi, May 18: Delhi Capitals (DC) triumphed over Rajasthan Royals (RR) by five wickets in the 62nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL)

NEET leak: If PM respects parliamentary committees, then he must remove Pradhan, says Digvijaya

Congress MP Digvijaya Singh has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This comes after the NEET-UG 2026 exam w

Sweden Supports India in Fight Against Terrorism, PM Modi Expresses Gratitude

New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a visit to Sweden. At Gothenburg Airport, he was welcomed by Swedish Prime Minist

Palaniswamis actions show that AIADMK has weakened now, says Finance Minister

WhenJayalalithaabecame Chief Minister she too expanded the Cabinet gradually. Chief Minister C. JosephVijaywill decide on expanding the Cabinet a

Rajasthan BJP leader found hanging from a tree; probe underway

A BJP leader, Arjun Singh Maida, was discovered hanging from a tree in Banswara, Rajasthan. Police are investigating the incident. Maida, a distr

PM Modis Leadership Praised Amid Global Crisis: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

New Delhi, May 18: Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi commended Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership on Sunday,

East Bengal, Bagan share derby honours

Quote of the day by Mae West: Love conquers all things except poverty and... Life lessons on relationships, marriage, wealth, peace and pain by popular American actor

Quote of the day by Mae West shares a short line about love, wealth, relationships, marriage, peace and pain. The quote says love conquers many p

India Advances to Quarterfinals Despite Loss to Malaysia in Sepak Takraw World Cup

Kuala Lumpur, May 18: The Indian mens team has secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Sepak Takraw World Cup 2026 despite a loss to host Mala

50 years of non-development pushed West Bengal into abyss, says Shah

Union Minister Amit Shah visited Gandhinagar, Gujarat. He stated West Bengal's development has stalled for fifty years. Shah inaugurated several

Gold jewellery, cash stolen from houses in Ranipet district

One-horse races are no triumph for democracy

Democracy demands not merely elections, but also meaningful and fair competition

Congress leadership to take a decision on continuing ties with DMK: Narayanasamy

West Bengal Chief Minister Pays Tribute to Late PA Chandranath Rath, Promises Justice to Family

Kolkata, May 18: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari paid tribute to his late personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, at his residence on S

Strengthening Womens Empowerment: NCWs Shakti Samvad Program in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day Shakti Samvad program over the weekend in Srinagar. This event brou

Sri Lanka reopens Hambantota airport bid, eyes strategic investors

Sri Lanka is seeking investors for the Hambantota airport. This offers a chance for Indian companies to invest in a strategic Indian Ocean asset.

Gulzar Houz Fire: Survivors Await Justice

The building, located in the congested lanes of Gulzar Houz, remains sealed and blocked off. Survivors say the delay has added to their trauma, p

Girls football team from city wins two awards in Mexico

Historic Step for Ayurveda: PM Modis Visit to Sweden Elevates Health Collaboration

New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent visit to Sweden is being hailed as a historic milestone in enhancing India-Sweden relatio

NCWs Shakti Samvad Program Strengthens Coordination Among State Womens Commissions

Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day event titled Shakti Samvad in Srinagar on May 16-17, bringing toget

DC Edit | Will Andhra Child Sops Work?

Andhra is not alone in fearing for the structure of the population in the future. Another state, Tamil Nadu, has posited that southern states wou

Commuters express concern over reports of nabbing of drunk bus drivers in Puducherry

'Peaky Blinders' creator says he has licence to reinvent James Bond

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, told reporters that he has done research with he SAS and even more secret outfits for his reinvention of t

Major Operation at Rajkot Airport: 180 Kilograms of Silver Seized

Ahmedabad, May 18: A significant operation took place at Rajkot Airport on Sunday, resulting in the seizure of approximately 180 kilograms of sil

Honoring Rabindranath Tagores Legacy: PM Modi Presents Special Gifts in Sweden

New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson exchanged special gifts in the presence of Crown Princ

Exports diversification drive adds $202 million to kitty in FY26

India's exports expanded significantly last fiscal year. New product and country combinations generated over $200 million in new trade. Ships, te

ALLEN CEO Kukreja Welcomes Changes in NEET

While the announcement of the next examination date provided clarity for students and parents, Kukreja said ALLEN remains committed to preparing

CM Urges Centre to Review Tobacco Tax Hike to Protect Farmers

Naidu said the cumulative burden of GST, excise duty and the national calamity contingent duty had resulted in a tax-on-tax effect, slowing cigar

Violence-hit Manipur poses major hurdle to ECs voter roll revision drive in Northeast

The Election Commission of India's special intensive revision of electoral rolls faces significant challenges in violence-hit Manipur due to ongo

Why Do Muslims in India Stand with Invaders? Insights from Mahant Rajudas

Lucknow, May 18: Mahant Rajudas has launched a sharp critique against Maulana Arshad Madani and the Muslim community regarding the Dhar Bhojshala

Forest Department restricts tourist entry at Berijam lake after tiger sighting

Officials say the restrictions will remain in effect till further notice. They add that the departments staff are actively monitoring the area

IPL Playoffs Scenario: What RR's Loss vs DC Means For CSK, KKR And PBKS

The IPL 2026 Playoffs race got a bit more interesting as Rajasthan Royals suffered a 5-wicket loss against Delhi Capitals in New Delhi on Sunday.

Whats your exit strategy to end conflict with Iran?: Gillibrand repeatedly badgers CENTCOM

Modi and Swedens PM Kristersson Discuss Strategic Partnership

Mumbai, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedens Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson held a crucial meeting in Gothenburg, marking a significa

Census field operations begin in Delhi MCD area, 4 states

Census 2027 field operations are underway, with enumerators conducting house-to-house surveys in multiple states. A self-enumeration facility is

Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'I do not think you can name many great inventions that have been made by married men.' Life lessons on hard work, success, marriage and relationships by legendary American inventor and engineer

Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla shares a statement about inventions and married men. The story explains Teslas life, inventions, struggles, rela

Modi and Swedens PM Kristersson Discuss Strategic Partnership in Gothenburg

New Delhi, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedens Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson held a significant meeting in Gothenburg, marking an i

One tests positive for hantavirus, Canadian national health agency confirms

Canadas national health agency confirms that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive

Amaravati Set To Host First Quantum-Secure Communications Test Bed

Naidu says project will boost Andhra Pradeshs leadership in advanced digital technologies

Telanganas Minister Criticizes State Government Over Delayed Rice Procurement

Hyderabad, May 17: Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, has accused the Congress-led Telangana government of delaying rice procurem

IDF Claims Elimination of Hamas Operations Commander in Gaza Airstrike

Jerusalem, May 17: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday that it has successfully targeted and killed a key operations commander of

Vizag observes AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day with rally

Kishatwar Police Resolve Defilement Case, Five Arrested

Kishtwar, May 17: The police in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir have arrested five individuals in connection with a case of defilement tha

Political Reactions Intensify Following Arrest of Sai Bhagirath in POCSO Case

Hyderabad, May 17: The arrest of Sai Bhagirath, son of Union Minister Bandhi Sanjay Kumar, in a POCSO case has sparked a flurry of political comm

AMR Clarifies Rs 2.2-Crore Ornaments It Donated to Karnataka Temple Weigh 1.28 kg

AMR India clarifies gold quantity used in temple ornaments amid social media allegations

Delhi Metro Launches New Initiative to Enhance Fuel Savings with Additional Trains

New Delhi, May 17: In a bid to promote public transport and reduce reliance on private vehicles, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announce

Film producer K. Rajan drowns in Adyar river in Chennai

US weighs drone threat from Cuba: Report

Classified intelligence suggests Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones and is discussing plans to attack U.S. interests, including the Guant

Will seek CBI probe if AIADMK or AMMK legislators are made Ministers: Dhinakaran

Criticising Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, he says the former earlier targeted the AIADMK by calling it a corrupt party, and questions the ratio

Trump Issues Urgent Warning to Iran: Time is Running Out

New Delhi, May 17: U.S. President Donald Trump has once again issued a stark warning to Iran. He stated that time is running out for the nation,

Uttar Pradesh Government Allocates Departments to New Ministers

Lucknow, May 17: The Uttar Pradesh government has finally allocated departments to its newly appointed ministers following a cabinet expansion th

Psychology says women who instantly fall asleep around their partner arent bored, but it is their nervous system signaling a strong message to their brain

The psychology behind women falling asleep around their partners suggests that the behavior is often linked to emotional safety, trust and a rela

Kejriwal Urges NEET Candidates to Stay Strong Amid Exam Cancellation Stress

New Delhi, May 17: Arvind Kejriwal, the convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), made an emotional appeal to candidates of the National Eligibility

Odisha Vigilance Arrests Junior Engineer and Accomplice for Bribery

Bhubaneswar, May 17: The Odisha Vigilance Department arrested two individuals, including a junior engineer, on Sunday. They are accused of accept

Young Man Dies After Attack Following Womans Rejection in Telangana

Hyderabad, May 17: A young man has died from injuries sustained during a mob attack after he allegedly cut the throat of a woman who rejected his

Installation of 13L rooftop solar systems okayed under ULA model for 10 states/UTs