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How Memorial Day Evolved From Its Civil War Beginnings

The holiday's origins can be traced to the American Civil War, which killed more than 600,000 service members, Union and Confederate, between 186

Watch: Ebola concerns, PCOS to PMOS, NEET cancellation and more | One year of Health Wrap

In the first anniversary episode of The Health Wrap by The Hindu, Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, The Hindu and Athira Elssa Johnson, Senior Reporte

'Share traits of destruction': Mallikarjun Kharge on PM Modi and Donald Trump's 'mutual appreciation'

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump, stating they share a similari

Kolkata Police officers under ED scanner in land grab case

Investigators suspect that the syndicate operated through intimidation and misuse of police influence

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah heading to Delhi on May 26

Though Congress general secretary in charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala told presspersons in Bengaluru that it would be a consultation m

Lebanese President says Israeli withdrawal is non-negotiable

As ceasefire talks continue, Lebanons leadership has rejected any long-term Israeli military presence in the south, calling full withdrawal as no

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Pakistan PM Sharif as Iran war looms

The Xi-Sharif meeting in Beijing comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan and China to prevent further escalation in West Asia

Munambam residents will not be evicted, Kerala CM Satheesan assures

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has assured that residents facing the Munambam land dispute will not be evicted. His government will legally

AP Govt Offers Rs 10 Lakh Collateral-Free Loans For DWCRA Women

AP MSME Minister K Srinivas said the decision aims to strengthen rural livelihoods and support women-led MSME businesses.

For power sector, Kerala UDF govts Vision 2031 puts energy transition and efficiency programme at centre stage

As per the roadmap, government proposes to roll out an energy transition and efficiency programme for promoting the switch to renewables

'Tried expeditiously, severe punishment': Tamil Nadu CM orders swift action in sexual crime cases

Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered swift action on sexual crime cases following a horrific incident in Coimbatore. He directed

Indian Sailors Risk Their Lives at Sea, as Iran War Grinds On

India is one of the largest contributors of sailors on merchant shipping worldwide, with more than 320,000 active seafarers in 2025

Euphoria Season 3: Who died in Episode 7 Rain or Shine and is Rue next? What can fans expect in HBOs darkest finale yet

Euphoria Season 3: The penultimate episode, titled Rain or Shine, pushed nearly every major character to the edge emotionally. While viewers anti

Major fire at oil godown in Manali

One woman sustained burn injuries.

BTS V Reveals Favourite Pizza Spot

According to the restaurant, the group ordered a mix of classic and unique flavours, including pepperoni, a rich carbonara pizza and a special sa

Major blow to AIADMK: 3 MLAs from ShanmugamVelumani faction resign

MP Police Bust Marriage Scam Involving Fake Brides, Two Arrested

According to the police, the fraudsters convinced unsuspecting families that prospective brides were from an orphanage in Indore.

Landslide at Angola illegal gold mine kills 28

Four people were rescued from the site

Vasan urges T.N. government to release water from Mettur dam on June 12

Bhasmasur': BJP slams Rahul Gandhis toolkit politics amid fuel price row

Assam tables UCC Bill; proposes ban on polygamy

Assam has introduced the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, in the State Assembly, becoming the latest State to move towards a UCC. The Bill proposes

Varanasi shocker: Mother sells 12-year-old girl for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris; she was raped multiple times, forced to work as house help

A 12-year-old girl was allegedly sold by her mother for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris in Uttar Pradesh. She was then subjected to repeated sexual assaul

iPhone 18 Pro Max: Expected price in India, camera upgrades, specifications, colours and launch timeline

Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026. The event will also introduce Apple's first foldable phon

The evolutionary history of flowering plants are threatened with extinction

The Hindus weekly Science for All newsletter explains all things Science, without the jargon.

Bengaluru-based natural history platform, Nature in Focus, introduces new category to its annual photography contest

Himalayas on the Edge, the new category, aims to raise awareness of how indiscriminate littering in the Himalayan region is negatively impacting

UP records highest-ever power supply at 31,804 MW: Energy Minister AK Sharma

Uttar Pradesh has set a new record for electricity supply. Energy Minister AK Sharma announced peak demand reached 31,804 MW on Sunday night. Thi

Pope Leo just dropped a 43,000-word warning about AI, says it could lead humanity into 'unending war'

Pope Leo's first major papal document addresses artificial intelligence. He warns that private companies hold too much power in AI development. T

CM Omar Abdullah Hands Over Regularisation Orders To CPWs Of School Education Department

SRINAGAR, May 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today handed over regularisation orders to Contingent Paid Workers (CPWs) of the School Education

PSU closure: Govt sets in motion new move after years wasted in stop-start process

The Centre is pushing ministries to accelerate the closure of unprofitable state-owned companies. Progress has been slow despite a policy approve

Prakash Rajs remarks on Constitution, RSS and federalism

China's New Export Curbs Threaten India's $120 Billion Electronics Dream

Just as India doubles down on manufacturing, China has tightened its grip on the very supply chains that power those factories.

West Asia conflict may dent India Inc profitability by 200 bps: Crisil

A prolonged West Asia conflict poses a risk to India Inc's profitability. Crisil Ratings predicts a significant drop in operating margins due to

Gulmarg Gondola Service Suspended After Technical Snag, Rescue Operation In Progress

Srinagar, May 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday said that the situation at the Gulmarg Gondola remains fully under control after the

'Prices Have Hit Unimaginable Levels': N Sitharaman Says Focus On Three 'Fs'

Sitharaman defended the Centre's handling of rising fuel prices, saying the government had already taken a major revenue hit to shield consumers.

Why PM Modi not buying cheap oil from Russia & Iran, asks Kejriwal

Fuel prices have increased again. Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leader, questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He asked why India is not purchasing chea

Saurabh Bharadwaj alams centre over fuel price hike

Rahul Gandhi is 'Bhasmasur', spreading anarchy: BJP's Gaurav Bhatia hits out over 'government will fall' remark

This is the time for a global crisis, but we have seen how India faces this challenge strongly. You know a toolkit model, destroy, immature, this

Supreme Court issues notices to Centre on PIL seeking ban on employment of children in orchestras, spas

Massage parlours and spas currently fall under Part B of the child labour prohibition law, meaning the employment of adolescents (aged 14-18) is

Petrol, diesel price hike an adjustment to global crude surge, says Nadendla Manohar

The Civil Supplies Minister says the rise follows the surge in global crude prices over the West Asia tensions

HMRL Enters Pact With IRFC For Re-financing of Rs 13,600 cr loan

In Delhi, IRFC CMD Manojkumar Dubey and CS K. Ramakrishna signed on the related documents to this effect. With a 20-year time limit and payment s

SC issues notices to Centre on PIL seeking ban on employment of children in orchestrax, spas

NEW DELHI, May 25: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, child rights body NCPCR, and the NHRC on a PIL seeking an absolu

Big Change In Karnataka? Inside Track On Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar Tussle

The subject of discussion for the Delhi meeting, the 77-year-old Chief Minister said, is not known to him.

Batters thrive, pacers strike: Dharamsala sets up intriguing RCB-GT battle

Dharamsala's HPCA Stadium has transformed into a high-scoring venue where fast bowlers remain crucial, evidenced by three IPL matches where first

Kerala CM Defends Appointing Chief Electoral Officer as His Secy

He cited former CEO Nalini Netto as an example, that she later served in the Home Department, became Chief Secretary and also worked in the CM's

Adityanath reaffirms UP Govt commitment to public safety, grievance

LUCKNOW, May 25: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the State Government is committed to ensuring the safety of citizens

Karthis Tamil-Telugu bilingual, co-starring Meenakshi Chaudhary, goes on floors

The film is directed by Kalyan Shankar,best known for helming films such as Mad and Mad Square

Pradhan counters Udhayanidhi Stalins claims, addresses NEET and CBSE issues.

Indias next healthcare leap depends on allied professionals

After a decade of expanding hospitals and diagnostics networks, India is turning its attention to the allied and healthcare professionals who det

Is this Tamil Nadu or Uttar Pradesh? Udhayanidhi Stalin questions TVK government over law and order

He alleged that Tamil Nadu had witnessed 25 murders, four cases of double murder, and 19 incidents of sexual assault in the past 15 days

New OTT releases this week (May 25-May 31): 11 new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and more

From Nicolas Cages Spider-Noir and Dhanushs Kara to comedy dramas like Roommates and Cousins & Kalyanams, OTT platforms are bringing an exciting

Rs 60,00,00,00,000 Scam: How this con woman used Sharia law to trap nearly 2 lakh investors chasing 'Halal profits'

Rs 6000 crore Ponzi scam: Nowhera Shaik, a Hyderabad-based businesswoman, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an

Cockroach Party Outcome Of Youths' Frustration, Not Political: TDP

The CJP should not be seen through a political angle alone but also through the lens of young people's emotions to understand them, the TDP State

Used Cars Have Gone from Budget Pick to Best Choice

For most of the last decade, the Indian used car market was framed as a fallback. It was the option buyers considered when a new car felt unaffor

Kangana Ranaut lashes out at trolls targeting Aishwarya Rai Bachchans Cannes look

NEW DELHI, May 25: Actor Kangana Ranaut slammed criticism around Aishwarya Rai Bachchans Cannes outfit and said fashion is a self-expression and

SC agrees to hear plea on Rs 500 cr UAE money decree in July as mediation fails

The Supreme Court will hear a plea concerning a Rs 500 crore money decree from a UAE court. Mediation efforts led by former Chief Justice U U Lal

Kerala Plus Two result 2026 date and time: When will the board announce results at dhsekerala.gov.in, check the latest update here

Kerala DHSE plus 2 result 2026: Kerala Plus Two Results 2026 will be declared tomorrow, May 25th, at 3 PM by the Directorate of Higher Secondary

Manipur DGP says 5,406 communal posts identified; 3,200 taken down

A total of 187 social media pages and accounts were also blocked said Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh

Mantri Pradhan should resign, Pradhan Mantri owes answers: Congress on CBSE glitches

NEW DELHI, May 25: With the CBSE set to engage IIT-Madras and IIT-Kanpur experts to address technical challenges in its post-result services port

CBSE Results Portal glitches update: Government ropes in IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur experts and PSU banks to fix issues

CBSE portal glitches: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur to assist CBSE in resolving technical gl

Bihar CM hails CBSEs decision to include Maithili in curriculum

Inclusion of the Maithili language in the CBSE curriculum from class 1 up to the secondary level is a matter of pride for Mithilas cultural ident

Old Video of Muslims Being Heckled Over Cattle Trade in Bengal Shared as Recent

We could trace the video back to at least July 2025, which makes the viral claim misleading.

Trump makes surprise call at US embassy Delhi event, says loves India, loves Modi

Munambam land row erupts again: Kerala govt, Church and Waqf Board in fresh clash

Kerala Waqf Board completes registration of controversial land on UMEED portal. In a strongly worded editorial in Catholic Church-backed mouthpie

Fuel prices hiked again; petrol crosses 102 mark in Delhi

Petrol and diesel prices have been increased for the fourth time in 10 days, pushing petrol above 102 in Delhi and raising concerns over inflatio

Maharashtra to witness a rainfall deficit of around 12% due to El Nio: CM Fadnavis

According to the Agriculture Department, the Kharif season is the biggest season in Maharashtra, as 152 lakh hectares of area are under cultivati

Five-day music festival by Sanketi Sangeetha Sabha at Hosahalli near Shivamogga

The highlight of the festival will be a continuous 24-hour music programme, beginning at 6 p.m. on May 30

Medico attacked by patients attendant at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad

Junior doctors seek stricter legal safeguards

IPL 2026 | Batters thrive, pacers strike: Dharamsala sets up intriguing RCB-GT battle

At roughly 1,450 metres above sea level, Dharamsala remains one of the few Indian grounds where fast bowlers consistently get conventional swing

KMC Commissioner warns of fines, cases against those defacing Kurnool with posters

Challa Obulesu warns of heavy fines and legal cases for pasting posters on beautification works and road dividers, and orders a sanitation drive

Open roads, discovery and dining converge at Storm Troopers in Goa

This bike-themed cafe set in a Goan-Portuguese home in Utorda, brings together motorcycles, heritage, and global flavours under one roof

Congress members in HDMC submit resignation to party to highlight demand for separate corporation for Dharwad

They said Dharwads self-respect and protection of its interests are most important to them

Operation 'Sheruwali' to track down suspected terrorists enters third day in J&K's Rajouri

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Dorimal-Gambhir Moghla belt on May 23 following the launch of 'Operation She

Nirmala Sitharaman urges focus on Fuel, Fertiliser, Forex; hits out at critics for peddling pessimism

Stating that India's policy response has been calibrated to preserve domestic growth, FM said the cut in diesel and petrol excise duties will lea

Telangana CM expresses concern over Centre not procuring food grains at MSP

Families affected by the Musi rejuvenation project would be provided houses in the same vicinity, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Punjab local body polls: SC refuses to entertain plea challenging use of ballot papers

Saiyami Kher to play a photographer in Vikram Phadnis next; first look out

Saiyami took inspiration from her real life friend, fashion photographer, Taras Taraporvala for her role in the film

Man was littering in the 'Queen of Hills', then a Mussoorie local gave him a lesson he wont forget anytime soon

Mussoorie littering incident: A viral video from Mussoorie shows a local man confronting tourists for throwing plastic waste along a scenic hill

'Don't take it so sentimentally', says CJI Surya Kant on narratives after cockroach remark

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advised against taking a PIL regarding a cockroach remark sentimentally. The Supreme Court refused an urgent he

How Malkajgiri police used SDR analysis, digital tracking across cities to trace dacoity gang

Sources familiar with the investigation said the breakthrough came after investigators obtained Subscriber Detail Records (SDR) linked to one of

Simhachalam temple to go cashless; QR codes, app for devotees

The Devasthanam puts darshan, prasadam and arjitha seva ticketing on its website, the Manamitra app, self-service kiosks and QR code points, and

Probe into illegal stay of six foreign nationals in Puducherry transferred to CB-CID

A team from the Gorimedu police detained the foreign nationals during a search drive conducted at Sanjeev Nagar in Alankuppam on March 10

IMD issues heatwave alert for Vidarbha; Western Maharashtra and Marathwada to witness light rains

Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has sent heat wave alert for Vidarbha region, including Amravati, Wardha, and Chandrapur districts for two d

Needless fuss: Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan defends posting former State poll chief Rathan Kelkar as his Secretary

Satheesan says neither CPI(M), which was in power earlier, nor BJP had found fault with Kelkars service as Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala)

Truecaller Appoints Meta & Samsung Veteran Sandeep Bhushan to its Board

Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, today announced the appointment of Sandeep Bhushan to its Board of Directors, bringing in

Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup

As the fan-made football anthems are raking in millions of plays across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, experts say that the viral tunes raise que

I&CAD Engineer Caught Red-Handed Taking 50,000 Bribe in Warangal

ACB arrests divisional executive engineer for demanding money to clear pending bills

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio 'welcomed' by only three officers in Agra, including a police officer. Watch

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India. His reception at the Taj Mahal in Agra drew attention online. Social media users noted a small g

Boy swept away in forest stream near Thalavadi found dead

The deceased was a Class II student from Diginarai village near Thalavadi

NEET paper leak case: Court sends accused Manisha Havaldar to 6-day CBI custody

A Pune-based physics lecturer, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, has been remanded to six days of CBI custody. She is accused of circulating physics quest

Citizens, activists question flyover-led development near Hyderabads KBR Park

Cities in other nations which tackled congestion without relying heavily on additional flyovers was cited at an event held in Hyderabad