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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Decision on letters submitted by both groups of AIADMK MLAs will be taken at appropriate time: J.C.D. Prabhakar

The Speaker says no specific time limit has been stipulated in Assembly Rules or law for taking a decision on letters submitted to the Speaker. H

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

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

Quote of the day by Liza Minnelli: 'I think that's the greatest gift one can have: point of view. You know? I've come Inspiring words by the Cabaret star about rewriting painful memories and moving on with your head held high

Quote of the day: One reason Liza Minnellis quote feels so authentic is that her own career became a powerful example of reinvention. After achie

Buddha Is Not Smiling As Algae, Stench Spread at Hussainsgar

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

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

Jannik Sinner Wins Italian Open, Extends Masters Tournament Streak

Sinner has now completed the 'Golden Masters' by winning all of the ATP's top-ranked events after becoming the first Italian champion at the Foro

'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

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

Man Arrested for Fraudulently Issuing Fake Appointment Letters in Maharashtra

Washim, May 17: A 47-year-old man has been arrested in Washim, Maharashtra, for allegedly defrauding an unemployed youth by promising him a gover

Unidentified gang hacks to death two college students

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

Case booked against Kalams former advisor Ponraj

Prudential plc, to acquire 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for 3,500 crore

As per regulatory requirement Prudential will reduce its shareholding in ICICIPru Life to under 10%.

Sanjay Dutts Heartwarming Gesture: A Jacket for a Cold Boy

Mumbai, May 17: In a touching moment shared on Farooq Sheikhs chat show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, late actor Sunil Dutt recounted a heartfelt incide

Chennai Police Tightens Alcohol Sale Regulations to Enhance Law and Order

Chennai, May 17: The Commissioner of Police in Chennai has issued a comprehensive directive to all police stations across the city. This order em

Throwing non-veg food waste in Ganga could hurt religious sentiments: Allahabad HC on iftar party row

The FIR was lodged on March 16 based on a complaint filed by Rajat Jaiswal, the president of the Varanasi chapter of the BJP Yuva Morcha, claimin

Five members of a family killed in road accident

Simply Un-Beet-Able

The humble beetroot, a superfood among vegetables, is making a comeback in modern diets and the wellness industry

CharlapalliTiruchanur Weekly Express Flagged Off

The train will halt at major stations including Malkajgiri, Kacheguda, Mahbubnagar, Gadwal, Kurnool, Dhone, Gooty, Tadipatri, Kadapa and Renigunt

Parth Pawar meets Fadnavis amid reports of rift within NCP

NCP sources said the two leaders briefly discussed issues within the NCP as well. A seat in Rajya Sabha is getting vacant. We have a few names in

Surge of Pilgrims at Gangotri and Yamunotri Shrines Amid Enthusiastic Travel Season

Uttarkashi, May 17: The revered shrines of Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttarkashi district are witnessing an overwhelming influx of pilgrims during

Keralas New UDF Government to Include Five Ministers from IUML

Thiruvananthapuram, May 17: The newly formed United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala, led by V.D. Satheesan, is set to take the oath o

All That Glitters Can Wait

Gold rush on hold

Punjab Strengthens Fight Against Silent Killer Hypertension Through Prevention, Early Detection & Cashless Treatment

Sarojini Nagar Traders Express Gratitude to Kuljeet Singh Chahal for Relocation Support

New Delhi, May 17: Traders and the market association at the Ring Road market in Sarojini Nagar warmly welcomed Kuljeet Singh Chahal, the Vice Ch

Amit Shah Declares BJPs Victory in Gujarat Local Elections, Dismisses Congress and AAP

Gandhinagar, May 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Sunday that the recent local body elections in Gujarat showcased the BJPs remarkable

India Monitors Sri Lankas Mattala Airport Investment Move, May Bid For Project

India is closely monitoring Sri Lankas move to invite foreign investors to take control of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport near the C

PM Modi, Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson hold delegation-level talks to steer bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ti

Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91

Felicien Kabuga (91) was accused of encouraging and bankrolling the mass killing of Rwanda's Tutsi minority

Heatwave Conditions Likely in North Telangana Districts This Week

The IMD cautioned that high temperatures could increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly among infants, elderly persons and those

Tiruchi city traffic police use speed guns to check overspeeding of vehicles

Tiruchi City Traffic Police have acquired three handheld speed radar guns and they have been allotted to Cantonment, Fort and Srirangam police un

Uttarakhand Minister Saurabh Bahuguna Inaugurates Basketball Court in Jaspur

Dehradun, May 17: In a significant event, Uttarakhands Cabinet Minister and Sitarganj MLA Saurabh Bahuguna visited Jaspur today. He inaugurated a

ISL Match Ends in a Goalless Draw Between SC Delhi and Inter Kashi

New Delhi, May 17: The Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 match on Sunday between SC Delhi and Inter Kashi ended in a 0-0 draw. The game took plac

Security forces kill five terrorists in northwest Pakistan

The operations were conducted late on Saturday (May 16, 2026) in the Bannu district of restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to police

Perni Nani Says RTC Being Privatised Under Guise of E-Buses

YSRCP leader says RTC is being weakened to favour private operators

APCPDCL Ties Up with EESL To Boost Energy Efficiency

Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Company Limited (APCPDCL) has entered into an agreement with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL),

Bangladesh Faces Measles Crisis as Death Toll Reaches 459

Dhaka, May 17: Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles outbreak, with six more children reported dead in the last 24 hours. This brings the

Mamata Banerjee Criticizes BJP Governments Bulldozer Politics in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 17: Former Chief Minister of West Bengal and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has launched a scathing attack on the states

Noted Sri Lankan journalist D.B.S. Jeyaraj dies in Canada

He wrote extensively for over four decades on the islands ethnic conflict and key political developments, including as The Hindus Sri Lanka Corre