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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

Gold jewellery, cash stolen from houses in Ranipet district

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

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.

Girls football team from city wins two awards in Mexico

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

'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

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

Sanjay Upadhyay Supports CM Naidus Appeal, Expresses Concerns Over Demographic Changes

Mumbai, May 18: Maharashtra Assembly BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay has fully supported Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus appeal for fina

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

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

Major RPF Action in Northeast Railway: Three Arrested, Stolen Mobile Phones Recovered

Guwahati, May 17: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has once again demonstrated its commitment to passen

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

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

IPL 2026: Rahul, Porel Help Delhi Capitals Beat RR By 5 Wickets

Delhi Capitals completed the chase of 194 in 19.2 overs

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

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

North Korean women's soccer team arrives in South Korea for regional tournament

A total of 39 players and staff with North Koreas Naegohyang Womens FC arrived at Incheon International Airport, just west of Seoul, aboard a pla

Demand to bring Anaimangalam Chola-era copper plates to Tamil Nadu gathers momentum

Leaders say the antiques should be displayed for public viewing at a museum in the State

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

Sinner becomes 1st Italian man to win Italian Open in 50 years and matches Djokovic's Masters sweep

Jannik Sinner has made history by winning the Italian Open. He is the first Italian man to achieve this in 50 years. Sinner has also become only

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

West Bengals New Government Promises Legal Action Against Illegal Activities: Debjit Sarkar

Kolkata, May 17: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has signaled a strong response against irregularities that occurred during the Trinamool Congre

India, Netherlands Sign Pact To Fast Track Freshwater Reservoir In Gujarat

To formalise this technical exchange, a Letter of Intent was signed between India's Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Netherlands' Ministry of Infra

Blockading is an act of war as per Intl law!: Ducworth clashes with Centcom Chief over US-Iran war

UP Cabinet Portfolios Allocated Week After Expansion: Who Got What

In the second expansion under Yogi Adityanath 2.0, two cabinet ministers and four state ministers were inducted into the Uttar Pradesh government

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Monday, May 18, 2026

Forecast: Partly cloudy sky. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 40C and 28 C respectively

Ilaiyaraaja, the eternal experimenter

Half a century after maestro Ilaiyaraajas debut as a composer, his music continues to defy categorisation, dissolving boundaries between folk idi

'We're Living In Horror': Family Of Noida Woman Found Dead In Bhopal To NDTV

Twisha Sharma's father Navnidhi Sharma and cousin brother Ashish Sharma told NDTV that they have been struggling for justice and running from pil

Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Lives of Two Teenagers in Ramgarh

Ramgarh, May 17: A tragic incident occurred near the Damodar River in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, on Sunday, resulting in the drowning deaths of two teen

Amit Shah Launches 620 Crore Urban Infrastructure Projects in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar, May 17: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 47 development projects worth 62

India, Netherlands set up joint working group on clean energy

India, Sweden Discuss AI, Green Transition, Defence Ties

Discussions covered areas including green transition, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, startups, resilient supply chains, defence,

KTR Demands Dismissal of Bandi for Fair Probe

BRS leader calls for impartial probe, accuses BJPCongress of suppressing issue

Astroguide for Monday, May 18, 2026

Tithi: Adhika Jyeshta Shukla Vidiya till 5.55 pm

Increased Fuel Prices Disrupt International Flights From AP

International flights from Andhra Pradesh, particularly via Vijayawada (Gannavaram) and Visakhapatnam, are facing severe disruptions due to cance

Muslim Leaders in Mumbai Convene to Ensure Peaceful Bakrid Celebrations

Mumbai, May 17: Muslim leaders held a meeting on Sunday with representatives from NGOs, lawyers, social activists, and political party leaders to

Punjab BJP Demands Postponement of Municipal Elections Due to Violence

Chandigarh, May 17: The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formally requested the state election commission and Director General

I Never Want To Leave: Indian Woman In US Shares Why Florida Feels Like Home After Years Of Living There

She further said that apart from the pool, the community has a park, a children's play area, walking trails, and places to relax.

Summer rain cools Madurai city

Amit Shah Highlights BJP-NDA Governance in 80% of India

Gandhinagar, May 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Sunday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Democratic Alliance (N

Kolkata Police on High Alert Following Protests Against Demolition in Tiljala

Kolkata, May 17: Protests erupted on Sunday at the Park Circus Seven-Point Crossing in central Kolkata against the demolition of illegal construc

Serious Drinking Water Crisis In Palakottu Town; Minister Nimmala Reviews Situation

Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu on Sunday asked municipal officials to take urgent action to solve the drinking water crisis in Palak

Maharashtra to roll out farm loan waiver before June 30: Fadnavis

Speaking to reporters, CM Fadnavis said discussions on the scheme had already taken place in the state cabinet and only a small amount of distric

Buddha Is Not Smiling As Algae, Stench Spread at Hussainsgar

Polluted Hussainsagar water repels tourists with foul-smelling and near-poisonous water

Sweden Honors PM Modi with the Royal Order of the Polar Star

Stockholm, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Swedens prestigious Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross. This h

NCB seizes 39.47 kg of Alprazolam, three arrested

Rajinikant Denies Being Jealous of Vijay

He clarifies on the ugly rumours doing the rounds

New executive committee for Utkal Sanskrutika Samaj,

Indian U-18 Hockey Teams Face Defeats Against Australia in Second Matches

Bhopal, May 17: In their second matches of the series, Indias U-18 mens and womens hockey teams suffered defeats against Australias U-18 teams. T

Indian Community Welcomes PM Modi in Gothenburg with Cultural Celebrations

Gothenburg, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in Gothenburg, Sweden, during a Bengali cultur

What Kind Of Questions Are You Asking Me?

Malavika Mohanan called out a section of the Tamil media after being asked a distasteful question about Vijay and Trisha

'Fight relentlessly': Ukraine commander vows strikes into Russia

Ukraine's unmanned forces commander, Madyar, is orchestrating deep strikes into Russia, targeting defense and oil facilities to cripple war fundi

Yatnal Gives School Attendance A Jai Shri Ram Twist

Siddaramaiah says no to saffron shawl. Who gave him right. If hijab is allowed, then saffron shawls are also our right and our religious right: B

Indian Community Welcomes PM Modi in Gothenburg with Cultural Festivities

Gothenburg, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in Gothenburg, Sweden, during his visit on Sun

DK organises protest against NEET in city

Doctors at workshop stress early detection of eye cancer in children

Drunk duo held for attacking architect couple in Bengaluru road rage incident

Congress leader slams Andhra Pradesh CMs population growth incentive

Despite southern States fear of losing political representation due to their declining population, incentivising families to have more babies is

Keralas Future Chief Minister VD Satheesan Seeks Blessings from Cardinal Clemis Bawa

Thiruvananthapuram, May 17: Ahead of his swearing-in as Keralas 13th Chief Minister, Congress leader VD Satheesan met with the esteemed Cardinal

Unidentified gang hacks to death two college students

CPCL begins work to establish specialised lube oil base stocks

Ranveer, Aditya Chopra patch-up

After years of reported tension, a closed door meeting between the mentor and protg has sparked speculation about a major reunion project

Maharashtra Plans Cancer Grid For Advanced Screening, Treatment

Maharashtra is developing a large-scale Cancer Grid to strengthen cancer treatment services across the state: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Trade, energy, discussions on global conflicts to top agenda for Modis Nordic visit

First Indian Prime Ministers bilateral visit in 43 years, first Nordic summit since 2022 to kick off this week in Oslo.

PM Modi Visits Dutch Dam Afsluitdijk, Eyes Cooperation In Water Management

The visit underscored the shared commitment of both nations to innovative water management solutions, climate resilience, and sustainable infrast

Tamil Nadus TTV Dhinakaran Questions Stability of Chief Minister Vijays Government

Chennai, May 17: TTV Dhinakaran, the General Secretary of the AMMK, launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and the ruling T

PM Modi receives Swedens prestigious award Royal Order of Polar Star

Mr. Modi arrived in Sweden on Sunday (May 17, 2026) for a two-day visit

Won't Be Anything Left Of Them: Trump's Clock Ticking Warning To Iran

Clock Is Ticking, Better Get Moving: Trump's Latest Warning To Iran

From Non-Stick to No-Toxic

Why Indian kitchens are turning to safer cookware

Draft Proposals for Ward Reorganization Ready: GVMC

Draft ward reorganisation plan placed in public domain for feedback

Case booked against Kalams former advisor Ponraj