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India Emerges as a Top Destination for Investment and Innovation, Says PM Modi

New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that India is one of the most attractive destinations globally for investment, innov

Bihar Police Injures Jewelry Theft Suspect in Encounter

Siwan, May 18: Bihar Police are taking decisive action against criminals, as evidenced by a recent encounter in Siwan district. Reports indicate

Scott Hastings, Scotland rugby great who played alongside his brother Gavin, dies at age 61

In 2022, Hastings said he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and the SRU referenced a family statement that said he deteriorated extrem

OpenAI seals deal in Malta to give all Maltese access to ChatGPT Plus

OpenAI said on Saturday it had signed a deal with the government of Malta to give all residents access to its ChatGPT Plus service for one year

India Expresses Concern Over Drone Attack on UAEs Barakah Nuclear Plant

New Delhi, May 18: India has expressed deep concern over the alleged drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Em

Bihar Police Engage in Shootout with Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect

Siwan, May 18: Bihar police are taking decisive action against criminals. Continuous operations are underway to apprehend offenders. Recently, a

Adani Power inches up on incorporating wholly owned subsidiary

Mumbai, May 18 (Udaipur Kiran): Adani Power is currently trading at Rs. 221.60, up by 0.35 points or 0.16% from its previous closing of Rs. 221.2

Watch: Fire aboard Rajdhani Express disrupts busy MumbaiDelhi route

A major fire broke out aboard the Rajdhani Express early Sunday morning, disrupting rail traffic on the busy MumbaiDelhi corridor.

The predictability pandemic: how your keyboard is stealing the soul of language

Predictive keyboards, AI systems are not just helping us communicate faster; they may slowly shape how humans think and write; as people select r

Fredun Pharmaceuticals moves up on launching cellular longevity dedicated platform Daulcel

Mumbai, May 18 (Udaipur Kiran): Fredun Pharmaceuticals is currently trading at Rs. 2380.00, up by 13.55 points or 0.57% from its previous closing

Fire breaks out inside train in Bihar's Sasaram, no casualties reported

Smoke began billowing out of a compartment of the Sasaram-Patna passenger train while it was standing on platform number 6 at around 5.30 a.m., E

Pakistan forces kill 35 terrorists in Balochistan operation, capture 3 high-profile commanders

The Pakistan military is yet to release a statement regarding this latest anti-terror operation

VD Satheesan Sworn in as Keralas New Chief Minister

New Delhi, May 18: VD Satheesan has officially taken the oath as the new Chief Minister of Kerala. The ceremony took place at the Central Stadium

VD Satheesan Takes Oath as Kerala CM Along With Full Cabinet

Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (Udaipur Kiran) Congress leader V. D. Satheesan took oath as the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala on Sunday during a cer

Prime Minister Modi Extends Birthday Wishes to HD Deve Gowda, Acknowledges His Contributions to Nation Building

New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt birthday wishes to former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Monday. He praised D

4 Trains Cancelled in Jodhpur Division, Several Services Affected

Jodhpur, May 18 (Udaipur Kiran) North Western Railway has announced temporary changes in train operations linked to the Jodhpur division due to

Rupee falls to record low of 96.25 against U.S. dollar

The rupee opened at 96.19, then fell further to 96.25 against the U.S. dollar, registering a fall of 44 paise from its previous close

Power Cut in Chittorgarh Today 18 May Due to Maintenance

Chittorgarh, May 18 (Udaipur Kiran) The electricity department will carry out maintenance work in several parts of Chittorgarh city and nearby a

PM Modi Addresses European Round Table for Industry in Gothenburg

New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Modi expressed his honor in addressing the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) in Gothenburg, Sweden, on Mo

Elon Musk wants SpaceX to go public. Here's how it works

So what exactly does it take for a company to go public?

Stock markets slump in early trade on surging oil prices amid escalation in tensions in West Asia

For Indian markets, the biggest concern continues to remain elevated crude oil prices and currency pressure

Amma Ariyan Screened at Cannes Film Festival

'Amma Ariyan' is the only Indian feature film to be selected this year for a world premiere at the prestigious festival, wrote FHF on their Insta

Tragic Road Accident in Lakhimpur Kheri Claims Nine Lives

Mumbai, May 18: A severe road accident occurred in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday morning. A high-speed truck collided head-on with a

Gold Prices Experience Minor Rise, Silver Surpasses 2.73 Lakh

Mumbai, May 18: Gold and silver began the week on a downward trend on Monday. However, both precious metals quickly turned positive during early

Trump warns Iran 'time is ticking' to agree deal to end war

The US president said the Iranians should agree to a deal or there won't be anything left of them amid stalled peace talks.

Defence Minister begins Vietnam, South Korea visit to boost defence, Indo-Pacific cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh embarks on a crucial visit to Vietnam and South Korea. The trip aims to bolster strategic military ties and defens

Twisha Sharma case: Former Miss Pune was allegedly forced to abort, sent final Instagram message saying I am trapped, bro, chilling details in post-mortem report

Twisha Sharma Bhopal case: A 33-year-old woman was found dead at her marital home in Bhopal, with police booking her mother-in-law and husband fo

Japan's extra budget to include funding from fresh debt

Japan plans a new budget to counter Middle East war economic impacts. This may mean more government debt, potentially raising interest rates. Lon

Asia faces $200 billion annual climate adaptation financing gap: Report

The study identified more than 250 priority climate adaptation and resilience (CA&R) solutions across Asia, based on analysis of over $100 billio

RCB vs PBKS: Venkatesh Iyers Unbeaten 73 Powers Bengaluru Into IPL 2026 Playoffs With 23-Run Win Over Punjab

Venkatesh Iyer smashed an unbeaten 73 off 40 balls as RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 23 runs in IPL 2026. Virat Kohli, Tim David, and Rasikh Salam

IUML Ministers-Designate Offer Prayers Ahead of Oath Ceremony

Several ministers-designate of other Congress and other allies had also offered prayers at temples and churches in the morning

Severe Heatwave Expected in NCR, Temperatures to Exceed 45 Degrees Celsius

New Delhi, May 18: Residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) are bracing for extreme heat and a heatwave over the next two days. According t

Rajnath Singhs Upcoming Visits to Vietnam and South Korea to Strengthen Defense Partnerships

New Delhi, May 18: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is set to arrive in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, on Monday. Following this, he will also visi

Nitin Naveens Grand Welcome Planned in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, May 18: Preparations are underway in Bhubaneswar for the grand welcome of BJP National President Nitin Naveen. His visit comes just

Google may dial down free storage for new Gmail users without phone numbers

Tech outlet Android Authority reported that Google was testing a policy of giving out less than 15 GB free cloud storage to some users

Indian Stock Market Opens Lower Amid Weak Global Signals; Sensex Drops Below 75,000

Mumbai, May 18: The Indian stock market opened lower on Monday due to weak global signals. At 9:18 AM, the Sensex fell by 851 points, or 1.08%, t

Strengthening India-Sweden Relations: PM Modis Visit Marks Strategic Partnership Announcement

Gothenburg, May 18: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Sweden, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has issued a joint statement

Rahul Gandhi to begin two-day visit to Raebareli from May 19

Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is set to embark on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, Raebareli in U

Nitin Naveens Visit to Bhubaneswar Energizes BJP Workers Ahead of Panchayat Elections

Bhubaneswar, May 18: Preparations are underway in Bhubaneswar for a grand welcome of Nitin Naveen, the National President of the BJP. His visit c

PM Modi pitches India as global investment hub during Sweden visit

PM Modi said India is positioning itself as a major global destination for investment, innovation and manufacturing through large-scale economic

Ramesh Chennithala Confirms Home Portfolio in Kerala Cabinet

He asserted that the new UDF administration would ensure better governance and law and order in Kerala

Drone attack on Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, UN Watchdog Voices 'Grave Concern'

A fire broke out following a drone strike on a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, authorities in the United Arab Emirates said Sunday.

'Everything is alright': KC Venugopal welcomes dignitaries for VD Satheesan's swearing-in as Keralam CM

The United Democratic Front is set to take power in Keralam. VD Satheesan will be sworn in as Chief Minister today. Senior Congress leaders and C

West Bengal Cabinet Meeting to Address DA Allowance and Transparent Admissions

Kolkata, May 18: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will lead the second significant meeting of West Bengals new cabinet this afternoon. The agenda

PM Modis Successful Visit to Sweden: Six Key Achievements Highlighted by the Ministry of External Affairs

Gothenburg, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed the third phase of his successful visit to Sweden as part of a tour across five co

Ramesh Chennithala Claims Kerala Home Minister Post Ahead Of VD Satheesan Oath

Satheesan is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala at 10:00 am at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram

Jailed MP Engineer Rashid's father dies aged 85

His party has appealed to the Central Government to immediately facilitate the release of the Baramulla MP so that he can participate in the last

Strengthening Ties: India and Sweden Announce Strategic Partnership During PM Modis Visit

Gothenburg, May 18: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Sweden, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has issued a joint statement

Reverence at Rudranath Dham: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Highlights Its Significance

Dehradun, May 18: In the sacred land of Uttarakhand, nestled among towering Himalayan peaks, the chants of Om Namah Shivaya resonate at Rudranath

Congress is not putting up an effective Opposition to ECI SIR, says activist Mavalli Shankar

The Dalit Sangharsha Samiti leader said that it is time to build a peoples movement around the issue.

Prism Johnson shines on getting nod to raise Rs 500 crore

Prism Johnson is currently trading at Rs. 127.65, up by 2.40 points or 1.92% from its previous closing of Rs. 125.25 on the BSE. The scrip opened

Erdogan Warns of Declining Birth Rate, Urges Larger Families in Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has renewed his call for larger families, warning that the countrys falling birth rate poses a serious nat

Jury to decide fate of Elon Musk's blockbuster suit against OpenAI

The three-week trial in Oakland, outside San Francisco, has seen a parade of Silicon Valley titans take the stand

Kerala Oath Taking Ceremony LIVE Updates: VD Satheesan To Be Sworn In At 10 am

Kerala Cabinet Oath Ceremony LIVE Updates:

Engineer Rashids Father Passes Away, AIP Calls for His Release on Humanitarian Grounds

Srinagar, May 18: Haji Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, father of Engineer Rashid, the Member of Parliament from Baramulla, has passed away. This informat

Dangerous Escalation: India Condemns Attack On UAE Nuclear Plant

The UAE said three drones entered from the western border - one struck the inner perimeter of the nuclear facility, while two others were interce

Govt Debunks Fake Claim of Only Two Days of Fuel Reserves

In a fact-check post, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) clarified that India currently maintains crude oil reserves sufficient for 60 days

11 Candidates Arrested For Alleged Mass Copying In CSIR-IICT Recruitment Exam

A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway to identify whether any outside network or organisers were involved in the malp

Indian-Origin Woman Shares Journey Of Building $2.8 Million-A-Year Ice Cream Business In US

She gained media attention after her work was praised by a food writer for The New York Times, who was also her customer.

Indian Student, 25, Dies In Road Accident In US

Indian student Navya Gadusu dies in road accident near Chicago, six others injured.

Two US Navy jets collide midair during Idaho air show, all crew members safe

The aircraft involved in the collision belonged to Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-129, which is based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

How to disable Instagram Instants

Instagrams new Instants photo-sharing feature has left some users wanting a way to opt out as they fear accidentally sending out selfies

Beyond the stadium: How The Omaxe State is building a real-world growth engine for startups

What if startups didnt have to chase distribution, but could build where demand already exists? A new project in Dwarka, The Omaxe State, is turn

Corner Office Conversation: HP India MD Ipsita Dasgupta on AI PCs & Creator Economy

Philanthropy in Asia emerging as risk capital for social innovation: Report

Tata Trusts-backed digital inclusion platformHaqdarshak isunder the governments Digital India initiative to improve access to welfare schemes.

Russia hits Ukraine's Odesa, Dnipro with drones and missiles overnight

Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities Odesa and Dnipro overnight. These strikes injured eleven people, including two boys

7-Hour Rescue Operation at Fateh Sagar After Trader Feared Drowned

Udaipur, May 18 (Udaipur Kiran) A massive rescue operation was carried out at Fateh Sagar Lake after a city trader was feared drowned in the lak

Thupstan Chhewang questions LAB functioning, targets Sonam Wangchuk over foreign funding allegations

Just days before the next round of talks between Ladakh leaders and the High-Powered Committee of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, serious dif

Kerala: Massive Crowds Gather for VD Satheesan Govt Swearing-In

Over 50,000 passes have been issued for the event, and a massive stage has been set up for Chief Minister-designate V. D. Satheeshan and his 20-m

VD Satheesan to Take Oath as Chief Minister: Kharge Calls UDF Victory Unprecedented

Thiruvananthapuram, May 18: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala is set to take the oath of office on Monday. VD S

Gold Chain Snatched From Woman In Godavarikhani

The victim, V Bhoolakshmi, was going to collect mangoes when an unidentified person came from behind on a motorcycle without a number plate and s

Disaster resilience investment has touched $100 billion in Asia

Governments, banks and investors have deployed about $100 billion toward climate adaptation projects in Asia over the past five years, with most

PM Modi, Swedish PM Kristersson announce India-Sweden strategic partnership

Both leaders discussed expanding cooperation in areas including trade, defence, emerging technologies, climate transition, innovation and counter

Drug mafia occupies SIDCO industrial land in Bari Brahmana; 50 kanals Worth Rs 60 crore retrieved

A major anti-encroachment drive in Samba district has exposed how influential drug lords had illegally occupied State land transferred to the J&K

Oil Touches 2-Week High After Drone Attack on UAE Nuclear Power Plant

Brent crude futures climbed $2.03, or 1.86%, to $111.29 a barrel after touching $112 earlier, the highest since May 5

Iran fires a fresh threat: After oil, your Insta reels, Amazon deliveries, WhatsApp chats and Netflix streams could be the next target

From Whatsapp chats, Insta reels to Amazon deliveries, everything could be hit as Iran is considering imposing fees on undersea internet cables p

KL Rahul Breaks AB de Villiers Record in IPL 2026 Match

New Delhi, May 18: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC) showcased an impressive performance, defeating the Rajasthan Roy

Heavy Rains Bring Relief from Heat in Tamil Nadu; Monsoon Expected to Arrive in Kerala Around May 26

Chennai, May 18: Heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu has provided much-needed relief from the heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts

Stuttering Starmer: On the Labour leadership crisis

The fragmentation of the electorate might make the U.K. ungovernable

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship set to reach Rotterdam port as final destination

The cruise ship MV Hondius, hit by hantavirus, has docked in Rotterdam for disinfection. Remaining crew and medical staff will undergo quarantine

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who could be the breakout star?

A look at five of the contenders to become the games next superstar at this years finals in U.S., Mexico and Canada

mid-day Opinion: We need more eyes on the Met Gala

Its great that were finally waking up to the undeniable importance of this annual event in a foreign city far from us

Nepals Kami Rita Sherpa Breaks Own Everest Climbing Record With 32nd Ascent

The 56-year-old veteran climber, popularly known as 'Everest Man', reached the 8,848.86-metre peak (29,032 feet) at 10:12 am, according to the De

Tragic Car Accident Claims Five Lives in Tamil Nadu

Madurai, May 18: A devastating car accident near Madurai, Tamil Nadu, has claimed the lives of five family members, including three women. The in

Kharge Hails Huge Mandate Ahead of VD Satheesan's Swearing-in as Kerala CM

VD Satheesan is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala at 10 am today, along with his full Council of Ministers

China to buy USD 17 billion in US farm products annually after Trump-Xi talks

The White House said both leaders reached agreements on a range of issues aimed at improving bilateral ties, boosting trade and increasing econom

mid-day Opinion: Keep municipal health facilities clean at all times

This is significant considering that BMC health facilities cater to more than two crore patients annually, reports stated

Siddharth Can't Stop Gushing Over Aditi Rao Hydari's 2026 Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet Look

The official social media handle of Cannes also featured her red carpet appearance.

'Clock is ticking for Iran...: Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran amid stalled negotiations

Bain Capital raises $10.5 billion for Asia Fund VI

Bain Capital has raised $10.5 billion for its sixth Asia-focused private equity fund, including $9.1 billion from external investors, exceeding i