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Heavy Rain Batters Kerala; 'Orange Alert' Issued in Idukki, Malappuram

For Saturday, the India Meteorological Department has issued a 'yellow alert' for seven districts in the state-Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathan

PBKS Loss Opens Door for Other Teams on Tight Playoff Race

After suffering a crucial defeat against the Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings have made the IPL playoff race even more intense

Property Of PO Linked To Hizbul Mujahideen Attached In J&Ks Baramulla

SRINAGAR, May 15: Immovable property of a proclaimed offender of terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) operating from across the Line of Control (

Vehicles of educational institutions inspected

DMRC rolls out hydrogen buses in Central Vista

The service will operate on all working days from Monday to Friday, excluding gazetted holidays, during peak office hours between 8:30 a.m. and 1

UCC to ensure justice for every citizen: Assam CM Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma asserted that tribal communities will be kept out of the purview of the UCC to protect their traditions and cu

Watch: Gujarati Folk Singer Continues Singing As Devotees Rain Lakhs on Him

Gujarat folk singer Gopal Sadh has gone viral after a video showed him covered in cash during a Dayro event in Junagadh.

Luxury bus on the way to scrap yard catches fire in Vellore

The police removed the charred vehicle from the carriageway to resume traffic movement on the stretch

India Can Play Greater Role For Peace In West Asia: Araghchi

There is no military solution to anything related to Iran, says Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi

Awareness programme on Census 2027 self-enumeration held in Karaikal

Mumbai Indians Batting Coach Pollard Fined For Breaching IPL Code of Conduct

Pollard has also been handed one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the IPL Code of Conduct under Article 2.3 during MI's match against PBKS

In Focus Podcast | How has Indias approach to FTAs evolved over the years?

India is revamping its trade game with new FTAs, we are joined by guest Arpita Mukherjee from ICRIER to discuss the changes.

Vellore Corporation installs free drinking water points at 20 spots for public during summer

Corporation officials said that water supply to free water distribution points will not affect regular water supply to households

Can Chennai Super Kings Still Qualify? Playoff Chances Hang by a Thread!

Chennai Super Kings find themselves in a stable position after PBKs loss against MI on Thursday

Trump Meets Xi Jinping Before Departure to the U.S., Discusses Bilateral Relations

Beijing, May 15: Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump held a private meeting on Friday at the Zhongnanhai leadership comp

Bandi Bhagirath POCSO Case: Victim Suffering From Fear, Mental Agony

The victim knew of Bhagirath for the first time in 2025. The victim's mother accused Bhagirath of reducing her daughter's interest in academics a

Ishan Kishan gets Rs 1 crore reward from Bihar CM: Why did former SRH skipper receive the gift cheque?

Ishan Kishan s 1 cr reward: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary honoured cricketer Ishan Kishan with a Rs 1 crore cheque for his contribution t

West Bengal government suspends three IPS officers for mishandling R. G. Kar rape-murder case

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari says move follows fact-finding investigation conducted by States Chief Secretary and Home Secretary into the case

Womens League welcomes closure of TASMAC shops

If I've To Prove My Worth And Value, That Place is Not For Me: Virat Kohli

Kohli said he detests constant change of positions as far as the judgement on his value is concerned

Jharkhand High Court Criticizes Bokaro Police Over Missing Girl Case

Ranchi, May 15: The Jharkhand High Court has expressed strong discontent with the Bokaro police regarding the case of a 14-year-old girl who has

Southwest monsoon to arrive in Kerala on May 26 as heatwave tightens grip

The southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala on May 26 with a model error of four days. While the monsoon advances into the Andaman Sea

Ravi Shastri Backs Sanju Samson For Future India T20I Captaincy

Shastri said India may have to look beyond Suryakumar by the time the next T20 World Cup comes around in 2028, when the current skipper will be 3

Get Cauvery water released by Karnataka: Farmers

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Tell your petty politicians not to blame the court for delay, CJI tells Thackeray-Shinde factions

Addressing the lawyers in court when they called for an adjournment in the case related to the party name and symbol, Chief Justice of India Sury

Explained: What led to deaths after C-sections in Kota hospitals?

Several women died after undergoing C-section surgeries at hospitals in Kota, raising serious concerns about patient safety and hospital procedur

Mayawati slams Akhilesh Yadav over Samajwadi Party spokesperson's 'anti-Brahmin remark'

Bihar CM Hands Over 1 Cr Cheque To Cricketer Ishan Kishan For T20 World Cup Heroics

Ishan received a warm welcome from Choudhary, who placed a stole around Kishan's neck and presented him with a memento before handing over the ch

NEET UG 2026 re-exam will take place on June 21: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has announced that the re-examination for NEET UG 2026 would be conducted on June 21, 2026. He also s

Thief Caught Red-Handed Stealing from Siddhivinayak Temple in Dombivli

Mumbai, May 15: A thief was apprehended while stealing money from the donation box at the famous Siddhivinayak Temple in Dombivli, Mumbai, on Fri

Trump says he hasn't determined whether to move forward on major arms package for Taiwan

US President Donald Trump has not yet decided on a significant arms sale to Taiwan. This comes after his recent three-day visit to China. Beijing

This is Jim Crow 2.0, its sick!: Gavin Newsom erupts over redistricting, 'attack on black voters'

BRICS talks end without joint statement, exposing divisions over war in Iran

BRICS diplomats met in Delhi but could not agree on a joint statement. Disagreements arose over the Middle East conflict, with Iran accusing the

Gautam Adani Nears Resolution Of US Cases As SEC Settles

DoJ poised to drop charges; Court records show Gautam Adani agreed to pay USD 6 million and Sagar Adani USD 12 million, without admitting or deny

'Safety At Stake': Owner Calls For Probe Into Attack On Indian Ship Off Oman

The MSV Haji Ali was attacked off the coast of Oman.

CIC asks Lok Sabha Secretariat to revisit denial of disclosure of Rs 1.7 crore electronic procurement bills for 2021-22

The Central Information Commission has ordered the Lok Sabha Secretariat to reconsider its refusal to share bills for electronic items bought for

Decentralise conduct of NEET-UG exam, act against NTA: IMA urges Centre after paper leak

The Indian Medical Association has urged the government to decentralize NEET-UG exams and implement online testing to prevent future paper leaks.

Karuppu movie review: Suriya enters God Mode in RJ Balajis masala fanfare

Karuppu works best when RJ Balaji grounds Suriyas saamy padam in the emotional wreckage of a corrupt legal system, but the mass entertainer strug

Arshdeep In Fresh Controversy, Faces Social Media Heat Over Exchange With Fan

Punjab Kings fast bowler Arshdeep Singh found himself in a fresh controversy after an exchange with a fan on Snapchat triggered a massive social

Landmark Ruling on Bhojshala: A Historic Decision by Madhya Pradesh High Court

Indore, May 15: The Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered a significant ruling regarding Bhojshala on Friday. The court recognized the Bhojshala co

India-U.K. trade deal hits late-stage sticking points just before implementation date

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said that the two countries were working on creative solutions to the issues that have arisen related to steel.

Only in Bengaluru: Even on IPL match days, football stadiums are packed

Is football carving out a niche under the giant shadow of cricket in Bengaluru, and what in-stadia experience is attracting the enthusiasts? N. S

Father smashes sons laptop after CBSE Class 12 result, social media debates fear-based parenting

A student's claim of abuse after poor CBSE Class 12 results, including their father smashing their laptop and forcing them to sleep on the floor,

India, UK working on creative solution on steel issue to operationalise trade pact soon: Commerce Secy

NEW DELHI, May 15: India and the UK are working on a unique and creative solution to address issues arising from Britains recent steel safeguard

Union Minister Scindhia Engages with Tea Garden Workers in Sikkim

Namchi, May 15: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the Northeastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindhia, visited the renowned Temi Te

Waaree Clean Energy Solutions bags order to develop green hydrogen project in Karnataka

NEW DELHI, May 15: Waaree Energies on Friday said its arm Waaree Clean Energy Solutions has secured an order to develop a multi-technology green

Bhojshala verdict: HC says disputed Dhar complex is a Saraswati temple

The Indore bench of HC, which was hearing the matter, also observed that the Muslim community, which identifies the 11th-century monument as the

Tencent to invest 100 million on Indias gaming and animation industry

Tencent also said that it will explore partnership opportunities with broader local institutions to further strengthen the AVGC ecosystem

Neo-Dravidianism and the 2026 Tamil Nadu electoral realignment

The 2026 Tamil Nadu election results marks a transition beyond traditional Dravidian political binaries

Neolite ZKW Lightings, SS Retail, Aspri Spirits get Sebis go-ahead to float IPOs

NEW DELHI, May 15: Neolite ZKW Lightings, SS Retail and Aspri Spirits have secured Sebis approval to raise over Rs 1,200 crore collectively throu

BRICS Demands Gaza Truce, Slams Tariffs At New Delhi Foreign Ministers' Meet

The meeting, hosted by India as the 2026 BRICS chair, brought together the foreign ministers of all ten member states.

End of left & right swipes! Bumble CEO reveals why the dating app is giving up the shopping-style swipe feature

Bumble removes swipe feature: After years of endless left-right swiping, Bumble says it is finally ready to move on from the feature that defined

Better recoveries, low slippages pull down PSU banks write-offs to multi-year lows in FY26

MUMBAI, May 14: Loan write-offs by public sector banks declined to multi-year lows in the fiscal year 2025-26 on the back of lower slippages and

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Q4 net profit rises 29 pc at Rs 202.7 cr

NEW DELHI, May 15: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Friday reported a 29 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 202.7 crore in the fourth q

Rupee hits record low of 96.14/USD, settles at fresh closing low of 95.86/USD

MUMBAI, May 15: The Indian rupee crashed below the 96/USD mark on Friday before closing at an all-time low of 95.86 (provisional) against the US

Stock markets close lower as weak rupee, inflation fears after fuel price hike weigh on sentiment

MUMBAI, May 15: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surrendered early gains to close lower on Friday due to selling in metal, oil & gas and

Indias unemployment rate steady at 5.2% in April; rural joblessness rises to 4.6%

India's job market shows stability. The overall unemployment rate was 5.2% in April 2026. Rural joblessness increased slightly. Urban unemploymen

Indian Stock Market Closes Lower Amid Weak Global Signals

Mumbai, May 15: The Indian stock market ended in the red on the last trading day of the week, driven by weak global market signals, a sharp rise

Video: Endangered Primate Uses Bridge Over Rail Track In Assam Sanctuary

The Northeast Frontier Railway set up canopy bridges over railway tracks in Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary to facilitate the safe movement of the gibb

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari resigns from Nandigram seat, retains Bhabanipur

n Bhabanipur, he beat TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee by a margin of 15,105 votes

Aamir Khans co-star, who left Bollywood after marrying into a Muslim family, opens up about quitting films, interfaith marriage and divorce

Pooja Bedi stepped away from Bollywood after her 1994 marriage to Farhan Furniturewala, prioritizing her family life and traditional in-laws' com

Governor Anandiben Patel Urges Universities to Promote Research and Startups

Lucknow, May 15: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has emphasized that universities should not only function as educational institutions but

Veerabhadrudu Review: A Dull Mix of Courtroom Drama and Divine Intervention

The story revolves around a poor father and daughter who travel from Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad for the daughters medical treatment. Their bag conta

Every rupee counts: Hyderabad reacts as petrol price crosses 110 mark

People in Hyderabad speak on domino effect of the fuel price hike on groceries, transport and other expenses

Athiradi review: An enjoyable action comedy despite its heavy reliance on meta references

In his debut film, starring Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas, Arun Anirudhan pulls off a fun campus flick, which does not take itself too seriously

BRICS ministers fail to issue a joint statement over differences on West Asia conflict

A two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi has ended without a joint statement due to differing views on the West Asia

Jaishankar Emphasizes Need for Cooperation and Reform at BRICS Meeting

New Delhi, May 15: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated on Friday that todays world is more interconnected, complex, and multipolar tha

Public paying price for Modi governments mistake: Rahul on fuel hike

The Rs 3 shock has already arrived, the rest of the 'vasooli (recovery)' will be done in instalments, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a post

UAE condemns 'terrorist' attack on Indian-flagged vessel off Oman coast

The UAE has strongly condemned a recent attack on an Indian-flagged ship off Oman's coast. Calling it a terrorist act, the UAE stated this danger

VD Satheesan: Why Congress Chose Him Despite Lack of Seniority & MLAs' Support

In the end, consistent work on the ground and the Assembly made Satheesan the organic choice of cadres.

Vaiko to protest demanding urgent repairs to Shenbagavalli Dam

Pointing out that water stored in a dam built in 1773 AD across the Shenbagavalli river benefits farmers in both Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Mr. Vaiko

NEET Paper Leak Case: Accused Dhananjay Lokhande Sent to CBI Custody for Six Days

New Delhi, May 15: In the ongoing NEET UG 2026 exam paper leak case, accused Dhananjay Lokhande has been remanded to six days of CBI custody by t

KIAA LLP Wins Emerging Law Firm of the Year 2026 at Legal Conclave in New Delhi

For Mr. Karan Bindra, what stood out was the shared conviction across the room: that justice cannot remain limited to those who can access it eas

Indias Exports Surge by 13.6% in April, Exceeding $80 Billion

New Delhi, May 15: Indias exports in April experienced a significant increase of 13.6% year-on-year, surpassing $80.8 billion. This figure includ

AMCA project in Puttaparthi a testimony to A.P.s ease of doing policy, says CM Naidu

Coming up over nearly 650 acres, the project is expected to generate around 7,500 jobs and also include a dedicated township, giving a strong ind

3 Indians Arrested In Sri Lanka For Visa Abuse Colombo

Indians arrested for overstaying without a valid visa, as informed by Sri Lankan police.

MP firecracker factory blast: NSA invoked against manager, 4 accused booked for culpable homicide

A devastating blast at a firecracker factory in Dewas has claimed five lives. Authorities have invoked the stringent National Security Act agains

Jaishankar Engages in Bilateral Talks with Foreign Ministers from Malaysia, Uganda, Cuba, and Iran

New Delhi, May 15: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held bilateral discussions with the foreign ministers of Malaysia, Uganda, Cuba, and I

Eight Pakistani troops killed in nighttime storming of border outpost

Militants attacked a security outpost in Pakistan's northwest. A vehicle bomb and gun battle resulted in eight soldiers killed and 35 injured. Th

EC to conduct Special Intensive Revision from May 30: Odishas Chief Electoral Officer

The booth-level officers will conduct house-to-house verification across Odisha, verifying details of existing voters and rectifying errors in th

Blackstone, CD&R explore bids for Ben & Jerry's owner Magnum

Private equity firms Blackstone and CD&R are exploring bids for Magnum Ice Cream Company. Magnum was recently spun out of Unilever. The firms are

TGSPDCL Kharif Bills: What is Normal and What is Not

Every Kharif, households across southern Telangana open their electricity bill to find it higher than expected. The units shown have not moved mu

Telangana Congress leaders slam Centre over hike in petrol and diesel prices

The Congress leaders said the hike is an additional burden on common people

Residents stage road blockade seeking removal of Tasmac outlet near Ammapettai

The protesters said Tasmac shop number 3802 was functioning at the Poonachi bus stop and was located about 400 metres from a government school

PM Modis Five-Nation Tour Aims to Resolve Global Crisis, Says BJP

New Delhi, May 15: Leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expressed confidence on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modis upcoming five-

Philippines will definitely comply with ICC request to arrest senator, Minister says

Philippines Minister said the country would 'definitely' comply with any International Criminal Court (ICC) request to arrest a senator wanted by

IMD predicts onset of monsoon over Kerala on May 26

India's monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26, eight days earlier than usual. This early onset, however, doesn't guarantee sufficient

'India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with UAE': PM Modi in Abu Dhabi, condemns attacks, signs strategic defence pact

Ram Pothineni Announces Directorial Debut with Repo23 on His Birthday

Mumbai, May 15: Actor Ram Pothineni is set to make his directorial debut after establishing himself in acting and singing. On his birthday, he sh