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Uttar Pradesh Government Takes Strong Action Against Child Marriage

Lucknow, May 19: The Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is making significant strides in ensuring the safety of wome

Uttar Pradesh Government Aims to Complete Statues of National Leaders by August 15

Lucknow, May 19: The Uttar Pradesh government has directed the completion of statues of national leaders and prominent figures by August 15. Tour

Finance Minister hits back at Rahul Gandhi, saying the Congress should stop being obstructionist

Nirmala Sitharaman listed a number of achievements of the Modi government under several social sector schemes and asked whether these were for th

Telangana MHSRB releases provisional merit list for 433 assistant professor posts

Thats NOT MY JOB!: Todd Blanche FIRES BACK at Merkley in fiery $1.8B fund clash at Senate hearing

Delhi Police Bust Illegal Arms Supply Gang, Seize 14 Pistols and 20 Live Cartridges

New Delhi, May 19: The Special Staff of the Dwarka District Police has successfully dismantled a gang involved in the supply of illegal weapons.

Supreme Court chides Education Secretary over logistical lapses in audit of private universities

The Bench had earlier issued a contempt notice to the Secretary, Department of Higher Education, on a matter related to its April 20 order direct

Israeli Forces Open Fire on Gaza-bound aid flotilla, no casualties reported

Pradeep S. Mehta and Tasmita Sengupta | From Ambition To Execution: What States Reveal About Indias 2047 Path

Uttar Pradesh has set a goal of reaching $6 trillion, while Maharashtra aims for $5 trillion, Similarly, Telangana has outlined a $3 trillion tar

Putin arrives in China for two day visit, week after Trump Xi talks

Wildcard entrant Manish shocks top seed Smith

The Boys finale Release date and time revealed: Heres what to expect from the explosive last episode

Since its debut in 2019, The Boys has reshaped the superhero genre by satirizing celebrity culture, political extremism and corporate influence w

East Delhi Police Arrests Youth for Supplying Cannabis, Seizes 400 Grams of Drugs

New Delhi, May 19: The police in East Delhis Ghazipur area have made a significant move against drug trafficking. A young man has been arrested,

Overthinking: A Growing Cause of Mental Stress and Effective Solutions

New Delhi, May 19: In todays fast-paced world, the habit of overthinking is becoming increasingly common. Many individuals find themselves so ent

DRDO successfully tests UAV-launched missile in air and ground combat modes

India's defence research agency DRDO has successfully completed trials for its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile, the ULP

Lokayukta raids in PMAY scam; officials, contractor accused of 23.35 crore fraud

Pineapple growers in Ernakulam face crisis as prices plunge

Israeli far-right Minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeks his arrest

Britain and four other nations last year imposed sanctions on Smotrich accusing him of repeatedly inciting violence against Palestinians in the W

OCI status of foreigners who voted in Tamil Nadu Assembly election comes under scrutiny

The number of foreigners of Indian origin who voted in a fraudulent manner has increased to 30. Their declaration while applying for theOCIcard t

Uttar Pradesh Implements AI Surveillance for Upcoming Exams

Lucknow, May 19: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced stringent measures for the upcoming Lekhpal recruitment main exam and the Joint B.Ed

Rajeev Khandelwal Reflects on Heart-Wrenching Experience During Tum Ho Na Show

Mumbai, May 19: Television and film actor Rajeev Khandelwal is currently in the spotlight for his show Tum Ho Na. Recently, a contestant named Sa

Finland PM discusses India trade, EU FTA progress and Ukraine conflict

Finlands Prime Minister speaks about strengthening India-Finland ties, plans to double trade, the progress of the India-EU free trade agreement,

Bail is the rule? | Supreme Court questions strict UAPA bail approach | Explainer

The Supreme Courts latest remarks on UAPA bail provisions have sparked a fresh debate on personal liberty and national security. After earlier st

IndiaNorway green deal: What it means for energy & trade

India and Norway are strengthening their ties with a new green strategic partnership, focusing on renewable energy, LNG, and trade growth. In thi

Gujarat Government Launches Skill Program for Semiconductor Industry

Gandhinagar, May 19: The semiconductor industry is rapidly developing in Gujarats Dholera and Sanand regions. To meet the demand for skilled manp

The story behind Norways sovereign wealth fund

Norway, a country of just 5.6 million people, controls one of the worlds most powerful financial assets a $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund. Buil

Future wars will be won by agility, integration, and indigenous tech: DRDO Scientist

India's military future depends on fast innovation and integrating national resources. Prateek Kishore highlights that warfare is changing, becom

Bulldozer Action in Nandigram Following Kolkata High Court Order

Kolkata, May 19: Bulldozer operations have commenced in Nandigram, West Bengal. Under the directive of the Kolkata High Court, illegal constructi

Sharp Economic Divide Across Indian States; Top 5 States Contribute Nearly 48% of Indias GDP

White paper highlights widening economic disparities among Indian states

Union govt. releases 11.63 crore for underpasses at Kuloor, Baikampady, says MP

Watch: MEA responds to Norwegian press over PM Modi not taking questions | Above the Fold | 19.05.2026

Above the Fold is The Hindus daily news show, bringing you the days biggest stories with clarity, depth, and context. In todays episode, we look

Abu Azmi Criticizes Hindu-Muslim Polarization in India

Mumbai, May 19: Abu Azmi, the Maharashtra State President of the Samajwadi Party and a legislator, has responded to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanat

Qatar says U.S.-Iran negotiations need 'more time'

Trump said that he had suspended the attack after the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates asked him to give negotiations

MA&UD rolls out reforms for ULBs to ensure greener future

DGP Inaugurates Coastal Security Police Building

The state-of-the-art facility has been designed to function as a nerve centre for coastal monitoring, intelligence gathering and rapid response o

Three electrocuted to death in Athoor

Top commander says 'thinking' about NATO role in Strait of Hormuz

NATO's top commander is considering how the alliance could assist in the Strait of Hormuz, though no formal planning has commenced. European nati

Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pomp

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and long-time good friend Xi Jinping,

Marco Rubio to attend 'Quad' meeting in India: US embassy

India is set to host a crucial Quad meeting involving Australia, Japan, and the United States. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend this

Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from Wimbledon and Queens Club Championship Due to Wrist Injury

New Delhi, May 19: World number 2 player Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from both Wimbledon and the Queens Club Championship. He is currently recov

Coimbatore city police involve parcel service firms in drive to combat drug trafficking

Backed by Science: Indulekha Bringha Hair Growth Serum Completes Second Clinical Trial, Proves New Hair Growth in 90 days

Amit Shahs Historic Achievement in Making Bastar Naxal-Free, Says Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, May 19: Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his significant efforts in making Bast

Quote of the Day by Legendary English writer Percy Bysshe Shelley: The more we study, the more we discover Inspiring lessons on learning, education, curiosity, and why wisdom starts where certainty ends

Percy Bysshe Shelley inspiring quote explores the importance of intellectual humility and lifelong learning. The saying suggests that true educat

Apollo Micro Systems delivers historic performance, FY26 Revenue surged to INR 904 Cr, up +61% YoY as against INR 562 Cr in FY25, Q4FY26 revenue up +81% YoY

Manipal Hospital Whitefield Celebrates a Landmark Achievement in Robotic Surgery

Two police inspectors booked for illegal detention, alleged extortion

Over 60,000 Citizens Participate in Gujarats Self-Enumeration Campaign: Chief Secretary MK Das

Gandhinagar, May 19: MK Das, the Chief Secretary of Gujarat, has announced that over 60,000 citizens have engaged in the Indian governments speci

Two-Three Days, Early Next Week: Trump's Timeline For Fresh Iran Attack

The comment follows Trump's recent statement on Sunday that he clock is ticking for Iran to accept a peace deal with the United States and here

Air Quality Crisis in New Delhi: GRAP-1 Implemented as AQI Hits 208

New Delhi, May 19: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated the first phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) acros

Kodaikanal flower show begins on May 20

Humare baare mein toh kaun hi sochta hai: Rapido drivers emotional response to passengers small gesture goes viral

A heartwarming social media post detailing a passenger offering a cold drink to a Rapido driver during a heatwave has gone viral. The driver beca

NRI Held in Bengaluru Over Illegal Possession of Ruger Magazine, Remanded to JC

Police seized Ruger magazine rounds left behind at a city hotel by US citizen

'I love that word SAMBANDH', Iceland PM highlights similarities with India, praises PM Modi

Man Films Video Inside Chief Minister Vijay's Chamber, Sparks Row

During the meeting, one of the representatives recorded a video that panned to include the chief minister in the frame.

Political Tensions Rise Over West Bengals Religious Leaders Allowance Cut

New Delhi, May 19: The BJP-led West Bengal government has announced the cessation of support schemes for religious leaders, effective June this y

Agarwal Expresses Hope for Pants Return to Test Cricket Form

Guwahati, May 19: Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), stated on Tuesday that he and his selecti

Coimbatores Skyline Gets a New Icon: Infinium Developers Launches Altitude, a Luxury High-Rise Community on Sathy Main Road

OpenAI Founding Member Andrej Karpathy Joins Anthropic

Former Tesla AI executive and one of OpenAI's founding members Andrej Karpathy has joined Anthropic, he said on Tuesday.

Political Tensions Rise in West Bengal Over Imam and Priest Allowance Cuts

New Delhi, May 19: The BJP-led government in West Bengal has announced the discontinuation of assistance programs for religious leaders starting

Fuel Outlets On Andhra-Karnataka Border Witnessing Low Sales

Several petrol and diesel bunks have closed down and are being used to dry harvested food grains: Reports

Adani Group will start business in big way in US because allegations have been withdrawn: Senior Advocate HP Ranina

The US Department of Justice has permanently dismissed criminal fraud charges against Gautam and Sagar Adani. This decision, following a payment

Mitchell Marsh Falls Just Short of Century as LSG Sets 221-Run Target Against RR

Jaipur, May 19: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has set a formidable target of 221 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 64th match of the Indian

Chairperson National Commission For Women Holds Mahila Jan Sunwai In Srinagar; Stresses Prompt Redressal Of Womens Grievances

SRINAGAR MAY 19: Chairperson National Commission for Women, Vijaya K. Rahatkar today presided over a Mahila Jan Sunwai sessions at Banquet Hall C

African proverb of the day: 'Return to old watering holes for more than water; friends and dreams are there to...' - lessons about holding on to friendships, memories, dreams and why reconnecting with the past can inspire your future

African proverb of the day: Life's rapid pace often pulls individuals away from formative places and relationships. An African proverb, 'Return t

Karthiyayini Kochi opens in Coimbatore

Census 2027 to begin in Madurai from August 1 to 30: Collector appeals to residents to fully cooperate with enumerators

'I think they will not go to that extent': Shanmugam warns CPM to reconsider support if TVK inducts AIADMK rebels into cabinet

The CPM has warned it will reconsider its support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government. This comes if the ruling party includes the rebel

Fisherfolk Sail in 100 Boats To Thank CM

Hundreds sail across Krishna river to meet Minister Nara Lokesh near Amaravati

NRI from U.S. arrested after live ammunition, magazine found in Bengaluru hotel room

Police widen Bandi Bageerath POCSO investigation ahead of custody plea

Ramesh Powar: The Indian Spinner Who Troubled Batsmen with Flighted Deliveries

New Delhi, May 19: Former Indian cricket team off-spinner Ramesh Powar has made a significant impact on the international stage with his bowling.

Nearly 100 Huts Demolished In Mumbai's Bandra, Drive To Continue Tomorrow

Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek told PTI that the five-day drive aims to free 5,300 square metres of land to clear the railway saf

Madhu lynching case: HC directs accused to appear before it on May 25

The court is expected to pronounce its verdict in the case on the day

40 Year Old Tree Relocated At Begumpet

Begumpet traffic inspector G. Janaki Ramulu, RSI Ashok Reddy and traffic police personnel coordinated the operation: Reports

PF details to be available on WhatsApp soon

Services, including viewing PF balance, last five transactions and claim status will be available to all subscribers within a month

The AI blindspot: Layoffs are piling up, but where are the returns?

Companies are cutting jobs to fund AI, but this strategy may not work. A global survey shows that reducing staff does not guarantee better return

Human-wildlife interactions a challenge, but Indias coexistence-based management approach addressing them: Yadav

India's Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted the nation's coexistence-based management approach to tackle human-wildlife confli

'Hey, DON'T EVER DO THAT AGAIN!': Van Hollen VS Blanche EXPLODES on $1.8B anti-weaponisation fund

Quote of the day by Denzel Washington: Everyone has the talent to succeed. But do you...?

Denzel Washington's quote emphasizes that talent alone isn't enough for success. True achievement stems from embracing risks, learning from failu

Indian Government Reduces Fuel Prices Amid Global Crisis: Report

New Delhi, May 19: Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the Hormuz Strait crisis, the Indian government has provided significant relief to cit

Haryana Government Takes Strong Measures to Combat Yamuna River Pollution

Chandigarh, May 19: The Haryana government has initiated a comprehensive action plan aimed at revitalizing the Yamuna River and reducing pollutio

Issue order rolling back SilverLine project: forum

10,000 Malkajgiri Homes Hit by Waqf Record Error

Waqf land belonging to the Dargah Hazrat KoheMoula Ali, where survey numbers of Mallapur mandal were mistakenly recorded under Malkajgiri.

Tirupati police recover 500 stolen phones worth 1 crore

CPI(M) Kasaragod secretariat meeting sees sharp criticism against State leadership

Comprehensive master plan for Udupi city: MLA to hold consultations with stakeholders within a fortnight

MLA for Udupi Yashpal Suvarna said on Tuesday that absence of a comprehensive master plan for Udupi city since 2008 has been posing many problems

Alternative Arrangements Made During Medical Shops Bandh

He said at least two private pharmacy outlet would remain open in every town.

Maharashtra Govt Seeks ECI Clearance For Farm Loan Waiver

Once the ECI grants approval, the Cooperation Department will place a proposal before the State Cabinet for clearance: Senior official

Karnataka Minister Calls for Strict Safety Measures After Tourists Death at Dubare Elephant Camp

Bengaluru, May 19: Karnatakas Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science, and Technology, N.S. Boseraju, has directed the Madikeri district administr