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Support for CM Naidus Appeal by Sanjay Upadhyay Amid Demographic Concerns

Mumbai, May 18: BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay has expressed full support for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus appeal for financial assi

Hundred years ago | African natives protests

Fulfilled another election promise by starting applications for ration cards: Sachdeva

Virendra Sachdeva appealed to all district presidents and mandal presidents of Delhi BJP to create awareness among the people of Delhi about gett

Kharif output dips by over 10% across states in El Nio years: Study

El Nio's shadow looms over India's monsoon. Past El Nio years saw key kharif crops like paddy and maize suffer over 10% output reduction in numer

Boost for tech, trade & defence as India, Sweden become strategic partners

India and Sweden have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, signing an action plan for 2026-2030 covering green transition, technology,

Charge-sheeting, conviction rates in Mlaya lower than most states

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Meghalaya may not rank among states with high crime rates, but NCRB data for 2024 has revealed concerns over th

Low enrolment under MHIS, Ayushman Bharat a concern: Shylla

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Sunday expressed concern over the states failure to achieve full registrat

Students begin to find their voice as SPARK expands to 10 districts

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Meghalaya is attempting to dismantle the culture of classroom silence in rural schools as the state-backed SPAR

Thousands witness cremation of former Sohra Syiemsad 32 yrs after her death

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Thousands gathered in Sohra on Saturday to witness the traditional cremation of the preserved remains of Iartim

Baptist bodies call for prompt release of Manipur hostages

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Four major Baptist organisations, including the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and the Asia Pacific Baptist Feder

NCC Aqua Adventure Regatta 2026 concludes at Umiam Lake

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: The eight-day Aqua Adventure Regatta 2026, organised by the 12 Assam NCC Battalion, concluded at Umiam Lake on

Latest militant attacks on schools in Nigeria leave more than 80 children missing, officials say

The attackers targeted a primary school in the conflict-battered state of Borno, in Nigeria's northeastern corner

Bernard alleges irregularities in ATS projects

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Tura MDC and state BJP vice-president Bernard N Marak on Sunday alleged duplication and irregularities in sever

VHP Wants Clarity on AP Scheme for Increasing Population

The VHP secretary maintained that Hindus have strictly followed population-control measures advocated by successive governments over the past fiv

City biking event highlights crisis in mens mental health, HIV rates

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Beyond the vintage suits and polished engines, Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla and medical experts issued a g

World Bank team reviews healthcare, youth welfare projects in Sohra

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: A World Bank delegation visited Sohra on Saturday to review the progress of key healthcare and adolescent welfa

Mahant Rajudas Criticizes Muslim Support for Invaders

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

NEET UG leak: CBI conducts searches at Renukai Chemistry Classes in Latur

CBI officials began the search at Renukai Chemistry Classes in the citys Shivnagar locality in the afternoon, and it was still underway till late

Pocso Case: 24 Media Houses Booked For Revealing Minors Identity; Separate Case For Defaming Judiciary

The Charminar police on Sunday registered cases after the Telangana High Court Registrar complained about viral posts and reports alleging that f

Polavaram Tribal Oustees Fail to Get Justice from Officials

The tribal people of Koruturu village in Jeelugumilli mandal of Eluru district are roaming around the collectors office and the pleading with gov

Social Welfare School Students Break Glass Ceiling

In the Engineering stream, a total of 1,428 students appeared, of whom 1,123 qualified. In the A&P stream exam 1,326 students appeared and 1,041

IIT Prep Helps Students to Top EAPCET

The EAPCET toppers decided to take a call on which college to join after the national-level entrance examination results are announced.

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.

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

Chemists Urge AIMIM Chiefs Support

Chemists and druggists are protesting against the unchecked sale of medicines by online pharmacies, predatory pricing by corporate companies and

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.

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

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.

E-buses will not lead to privatisation of RTC, says top official

The government is commitment to providing safe, affordable, efficient and environment-friendly transport services to the people through APSRTC an

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

Bengal does not believe in bulldozer politics, says Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjees remark comes amid eviction drives at various places in the State

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

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

Bharat Bhushan | From The Bench To Barbs: Cockroach Slur On Critics

Notwithstanding the denial, it is important to note that metaphors that dehumanise any citizen are not merely intemperate speech. They show conte

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

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)

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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