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KTR asks party leaders and BLAs to be alert during SIR

He cautions them against conspiracies of Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to delete voters from the electoral rolls indiscriminately

Two killed in road accident near Thanjavur

Coimbatore to get new indoor sports complex soon

Complex will have two volleyball courts, two kabaddi courts, two badminton courts and a wushu arena; plans are afoot to construct additional toil

AP ICET-2026 records 91.41% pass rate; women outshine men

Over 21,000 qualify for MBA and MCA admissions; Andhra University region records higher success rate than SVU, while non-local candidates top wit

Top news of the day: NEET paper leak mastermind arrested; CBSE mandates three languages for Class IX, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more

Farmers urge govt. to suspend farm loan recovery by cooperative societies

Komuravelli Railway Station ready, to open for public soon: Kishan Reddy

The Union Minister says the second phase of the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) was progressing at a fast pace

FOOTBALL | SKASports picks up minority stake in SPLs FC Jurong

Lewandowski to leave Barcelona at end of the season

Robert Lewandowski has helped Barcelona win three Spanish league titles, including this campaign, and one Copa del Rey since joining from Bayern

Canada deepens Arctic defense ties with Nordics after Trump threats

Growing concerns over Arctic security are pushing Canada closer to its Nordic allies

Comprehensive drainage package approved for NH 66 across Kerala

A new fellowship that reimagines conservation in Northeast India

The Future Full of Forests Fellowship, a new programme offered by the Canopy Collective, which brings together researchers, artists, local commun

AIADMK former MLA Ettimadai A. Shanmugam joins TVK

TMC accuses BJP workers of torching athlete-politician Swapna Barman's house

Swapna Barman had alleged that a property owned by her, built of corrugated tin and located next to the house she currently resides in, was set o

Watch: Manipur sees fresh tribal tensions after church leader killings; hostage crisis unfolds

Fresh tensions have erupted in Manipur after civilians from Kuki and Naga communities were allegedly taken hostage by armed groups following rece

Aakhri Sawal Movie Review: A Thought-Provoking Clash of Narratives, Convictions

It is a film that thrives on dialogue, conviction, and confrontationand in doing so, ensures that its final question lingers long after the credi

Perfect Attitude, D Artagnan, Edison and Waitara excel

High Court Revises Pecuniary Jurisdiction Limits Of Civil Judges In J&K, Ladakh

Srinagar, May 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has revised the pecuniary limits of jurisdiction for Civil Judges (Junior Division

WHO warns nicotine pouch brands targeting youth as sales surge

The report was developed in response to requests from countries seeking authoritative guidance from WHO on nicotine pouches and how governments s

Remembering Pt. Chatur Lal, a pioneer who introduced the tabla to the world

On his birth centenary, a grand celebration at Delhis Safdarjung tomb honoured not only his short, luminous life but also served as a poignant re

TD Mahanadu To Be Held Online: Kollu Ravindra

Mahanadu was actually scheduled to be held in Nellore but due to the fuel crisis driven by Iran war, the CM decided to hold it online, from the p

Finding spiritual renewal and fellow Indians in Bali

With beaches, temples and shared journeys, Bali blends tropical adventure with spirituality and culture

Sierra Leone to take in hundreds of West Africans deported by U.S., Minister says

Sierra Leone signed a Third Country National Agreement with the U.S. to accept 300 ECOWAS citizens from the U.S. per year

Ekbal calls for inclusive Cabinet in Kerala

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition movie review: A head-banging, unexpectedly moving ode for metalheads

The Iron Maiden story, told through fans, including a charming, invested Javier Bardem, captures both the thrill and the grind behind music that

Who is Manisha Gurunath Mandhare? NTA-appointed Pune teacher arrested in NEET UG 2026 biology paper leak case

NEET 2026 paper leak: A senior Botany teacher, Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, has been arrested by the CBI for her alleged role in the NEET UG 2026 p

Tamil Nadu unveils portfolio allocation; Vijay retains key administrative, police departments

The Tamil Nadu government has announced its ministerial portfolio allocations. Key departments like Finance, Health, and Energy have been assigne

Six arrested in 128 crore fake GST invoicing racket busted by EOW in Delhi

The accused allegedly operated fake firms, generated bogus GST invoices, and availed wrongful Input Tax Credit (ITC) without any actual supply of

Trump returns from China with stability and a stalemate

President Trump's visit to Beijing resulted in a return to the familiar U.S.-China economic and strategic standoff, offering China breathing room

T.N. Cabinet portfolios: CM Vijay to hold Home; Finance for Sengottaiyan; Aadhav Arjuna gets PWD

CBSE makes third language mandatory for Class IX

However, the CBSE said no Board examination would be conducted for the third language at the Class X level to keep the focus on learning and redu

Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag enter doubles final after thrilling win over Malaysians

It will be their third final appearance at the $500,000 tournament and first of the season

UAE says OPEC, OPEC+ exit was sovereign strategic decision, not political move

UAEs exit from OPEC and OPEC+ is a strategic decision, not a political move, clarifies Energy Minister Mazrouei.

Kerala CRZ controversy raises broader questions on environmental governance

Central to the issue is whether the updated Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) should adhere to urban boundaries as they existed on January 18

Amit Shah on a two-day visit to Gujarat to attend the inauguration of Madhur Dairy's new plant and IT Park

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is on a two-day visit to Gujarat starting today (May 16), where he will participate in various meet

Census 2027: 1,200 Enumerators To Be Deployed In Jammu City, Self-Enumeration Window To Open May 17

JAMMU, May 16: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner Dr Devansh Yadav on Friday termed Census 2027 a historic exercise being undertaken

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates AI-powered Slice Small Finance Bank in Guwahati

Guwahati witnessed the launch of India's first AI-powered 'phygital' banking branch by Slice Small Finance Bank. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sar

There Was Ruler's Law In Bengal, Now It Will Be Rule Of Law: Suvendu Adhikari

The Bengal chief minister announced that the Police Welfare Board has been dissolved because it had effectively turned into the ranch organisati

CBSE Makes Three-Language Study Compulsory In Classes 9-10, Exempts Third Language From Board Exam

New Delhi, May 16: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made the study of three languages compulsory for students from Class IX be

FIR filed against TMC's Abhishek over 'inflammatory' remarks during Bengal polls

Social activist Rajib Sarkar raised a complaint alleging that the TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee made provocative comments on post-poll violence and th

Rupee fall reflects sentiment-driven weakness, not macro fundamental deterioration: N ArunaGiri

NEW DELHI, May 16: Rupee breaching one level after another is more a reflection of sentiment-driven weakness than any serious deterioration in ma

Best dining experience Ive had: Vikas Khanna names his favourite Indian restaurant. Check its must-try Dal Dhokli, Shrikhand Puri, location and cost

Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna has revealed his favourite Indian restaurant is Soam in South Mumbai. He lauded the eatery for its deep respec

TCS aims to be worlds largest AI tech firm; 130 top AI clients onboarded: CEO Krithivasan

NEW DELHI, May 16: The countrys largest IT firm TCS aims to become the worlds largest AI-led technology services company, with 130 of its top 139

Barn swallows in Manipur may have shed migratory trait

A new study challenges the understanding of the fork-tailed birds that were believed to be seasonal migrants in the northeastern region from cold

Housing sales dip 2pc in Jan-Mar in top 8 cities to 96,000 units: PropTiger

NEW DELHI, May 16: Housing sales in January-March fell 2 per cent annually to nearly 96,000 units across eight major cities amid slowdown in dema

TN CM Vijay Reviewing All Departments, To Release White Paper Soon

When asked about the portfolios for the newly appointed ministers in the TVK government, he said the CM Vijay would decide on the matter.

Dr Reddys launches generic Semaglutide injection in Canada

NEW DELHI, May 16: Dr Reddys Laboratories on Saturday said it has launched its generic version of Semaglutide injection used in treatment of type

Parents convicted in UK for arranging child marriages of sons in Pakistan

The parents were handed a two-month suspended sentence and100 hours of unpaid community work at Nottingham Crown Court

Ravi Mohan makes shocking self-harm revelation, steps away from films till divorce is finalised

Actor-producer Ravi Mohan will not act until his divorce from Aarthi is finalized. He spoke out against online harassment. This comes after singe

Tara Rum Pum Celebrity Singers Antakshari Event to be organised in Hyderabad

and PCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud are expected as chief guests.

Iran will announce Strait of Hormuz mechanism, collect fees, Iranian MP says

Azizi added that only commercial vessels and parties cooperating with Iran would benefit from the arrangement

An intense call to close TASMAC outlet near Chromepet bus terminus

Women commuters and residents cite safety concerns;TVKMLAsays representations will be made if the outlet is left out of the States closure list

Nogaland Lottery Sambad Result out today (16-05-2026): Check Rs 1 crore prize winning number and full list

The Nagaland State Lottery Sambad DEAR VISION Morning draw for May 16, 2026, has announced its winning numbers. A ticket holder secured the Rs 1

Handcuffed Inmate Attacks Cop, Tries To Flee In Punjab, Shot Dead: Police

A jail inmate was shot dead after he allegedly attacked an asthmatic police constable with a sharp-edged weapon and attempted to escape custody o

Why India should move towards tuition-blind admissions

Tuition-blind admissions are not about generosity but about ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of talented students

Israel Says It Killed Leader Of Hamas Military Wing, One Of Architects Of Oct 7 Attacks

JERUSAlEM, May 16: Israel says it has killed the leader of Hamas military wing, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023 attacks that trigger

Heres How AI is Giving a Boost to Claims Processing Automation in 2026

At least 8 killed, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand

Firefighters and rescue crews were dispatched as flames engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles, they said, adding the crash involved a train, the b

Lok Bhavan J&K Celebrates Sikkim Statehood Day In Srinagar

Srinagar, May 16: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan celebrated the Statehood Day of Sikkim, at Srinagar. The event brought together students, security per

6 foods that naturally boost energy levels

Feeling tired throughout the day? Adding the right foods to your diet can naturally improve energy, reduce fatigue, and keep you active longer wi

CBI arrests mastermind linked to NEET-UG 2026 biology paper leak

A biology lecturer from Pune was appointed by the National Testing Agency as an expert and was involved in the examination process this year, the

Israel confirms Hamas armed wing chief killed in Gaza strike

Two Hamas officials also said that Haddad had been killed in an Israeli strike on a residential apartment and a civilian vehicle in Gaza City on

Hindi & Malayalam version of Drishyam 3 will have different narratives, say makers

The crime thriller franchise, known for its taut narrative, sharp twists, and gripping performances, has over the years garnered a strong and loy

Manoj Jarange warns of fresh agitation over Maratha quota issue from May 30

The activist claimed that the State government has completely halted the process of issuing Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas

Tamil Actor Ravi Mohan's Emotional Remarks Spark Social Media Debate

Speaking publicly for the first time about his ongoing divorce battle with estranged wife Aarti Ravi, the actor addressed several rumors surround

Tambaram police seize 21 kg ganja, 1,900 narcotic tablets

IIT Jammu To Set Up Satellite Campus In Leh, Boosting Higher Education In Ladakh

LEH/JAMMU, May 16: The Ladakh Union Territory administration on Saturday signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu for establis

WFH Is Back? Modis Fuel-Saving Advice Sparks Meme Fest Online

Speaking at a BJP event in Hyderabad on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the economic pressure caused by increasing crude oil pri

Indias Aspirations No Longer Limited To Its Borders: Modi To Diaspora In The Netherlands

THE HAGUE, May 16: Terming India a land of opportunities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that the country is undergoing an unprece

Diver Mauled To Death By 16-Foot Shark In Australian Tourist Hotspot

The 38-year-old man had been spearfishing with a friend when he was attacked on a coral reef off Rottnest Island near Australia's southwest coast

Pakistan slip to eighth in WTC table after ICC sanction

Pakistan have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and docked eight points in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship after being found guil

Jammu Gangsters Under Surveillance for Alleged Links to Dubai-Based Pakistani Don-Turned-Terrorist Shahzad Bhatti

Aay after J&K Police chief Nalin Prabhat warned Dubai-based Pakistani gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, security agencies launched survei

Southwest Monsoon Advances Into Parts Of Arabian Sea, Bay Of Bengal, Andaman And Nicobar: IMD

NEW DELHI, May 16: The southwest monsoon has advanced into parts of the southeast Arabian Sea, southwest and southeast Bay of Bengal, the Andaman

Thai Women Among Five Held in Sex Racket Run from J&K Police SPO's Rented House in Jammu

Jammu Police busted an alleged prostitution racket operating from the rented house of a Special Police Officer (SPO) in the Kunjwani area on the

Andhra Plans Cash Incentives to Encourage Higher Birth Rates

Naidu said the government had taken the decision and would announce further details within a month

Trump praises Xi ties, says China could buy up to 750 Boeing aircraft

20 extraordinary parentsin the spotlight

SriArunodayamhonours them for their unwavering commitment in raising intellectually disabled children

Naidu Launches Swachhpatham Drive to Keep State Roads Clean

The goal of Swachh Andhra will be possible only if there is a change in society: Naidu

Pune Teacher Behind NEET Biology Question Paper Leak Arrested

Manisha Mandhare, Pune Teacher Behind NEET-UG 2026 Exam Biology Question Paper Leak, Arrested

What's 'jihadi drug'? Rs 182 crore Captagon seized under Operation Ragepill

India has achieved a significant breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking with the first-ever seizure of Captagon, dubbed the 'Jihadi d

Heat conditions intensify in Telangana, Adilabad records highest temperature of 44.5 on May 15

Modi asks people to avoid foreign travels but goes on trips himself: Manns jibe at PM

CHANDIGARH, May 16:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his appeal to people to postpone for

Poor, working-class to bear direct brunt of fuel price hike: Mayawati

LUCKNOW, May 16: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday said the fuel price hike would severely impact the lives of millions and ca

Is CSK in trouble after its loss against LSG? | IPL Show 2026

In this episode, we dissect what went wrong for the Chennai Super Kings. Kartik Sharmas fine knock and how Anshul Kamboj and the rest of the bowl

Cyberbad police begin search for Bandi Bageerath in Hyderabad and Karimnagar after Court rejects pre-arrest bail plea

Surveillance and technical teams continue to analyse location coordinates, digital trails and other electronic data linked to the accuseds wherea

Can ECI ensure fair voter inclusion amid roll revision concerns?

The Election Commissions electoral roll revision exercise has sparked debate over voter deletions, methodology and possible disenfranchisement. A

A guide to testing for sexually transmitted infections

How do you navigate the landscape of STI tests? What symptoms should you be on the look out for? How often must you get tested? And why is preven

I am fearless, nothing to hide: Robert Vadra

Hamas official says military chief has died after Israel says it targeted him

A senior Hamas official told Reuters that the chief of the group's military wing, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, has died following Israeli airstrikes. Wi

CPI(M) protests fuel price hike in Chennai