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Australian police plan to form heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre

MELBOURNE, May 27: An Australian state police force has worked to form a heavily armed rapid response team since gunmen killed 15 people and woun

China executes man for poisoning gaming tycoon linked to Netflixs 3 Body Problem

TAIPAI (Taiwan), May 27: Chinese authorities have executed a man convicted of using poison to kill a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to the Netf

Will accord top priority to safety of women and children: T.N. tells Madras High Court

Advocate General Vijay Narayan tells Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan that the government intends to strengthen the police force

PM Modi stresses whole-of-nation approach to tackle heatwave: Vaishnaw

Asked about the measures the government plans to take, Ashwini Vaishnaw said individual Ministries and departments would determine their respecti

Israel says it killed Hamas new armed wing chief in Gaza

JERUSALEM/GAZA, May 27: Israel said it has killed the commander of Hamass military wing, Mohammed Odeh,in a strike in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday d

Starting new forever war: US Senator slams Trump over Iran conflict

WASHINGTON, May 27: US Senator Mark Warner criticised President Donald Trump for starting a new forever war and claimed that American military ac

Human Rights Watch says U.S. deported thousands of Cubans, Venezuelans to danger in Mexico

More than half of the Cubans deported had a criminal record, but only 16% were for violent crimes, according to the researchers and one-fourth ha

Russian lawmakers want banks, their staff to help fight Ukrainian drones

KYIV, May 27: Russian bank staff and branches could be joining the fight against Ukrainian drone attacks under an ambitious plan approved by the

Bakra Eid: Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes 'cow slaughter-free' Eid; Yogi Adityanath bans public animal sacrifice

Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed appeals by Eidgah committees and members of the Muslim community in Assam to avoid cow slaughter during Bakrid,Yogi

From Hormuz to the Indus: Why Geography Still Shapes Global Politics

Akshay Chavan, author of the book, The Wealth Networks: How Roads, Rivers and Seas Shaped India, explains why the routes that once shaped kingdom

Social media calls Byju's case a 'lesson for startups' after founder's jail term

Some users said the jail term marked a shift from corporate failure to criminal consequences, while others questioned whether Byju's was truly a

Israel says Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh killed in Gaza strike

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz described the killing as a major blow to Hamas and said Odeh had recently taken charge of the group's milita

The Boys Season 5 finale review: Homelanders apotheosis gets filibustered into irrelevance

After years spent dragging corporate fascism through broken glass, The Boys wobbles towards an undercooked finale where reality has already beate

Khooh Waala Ghar: Meet the filmmaker duo behind the tender Punjabi short about a farmer driven to desperation

Filmmakers Jasmine Kaur Roy and Avinash Roy speak about crafting their 22-minute short, Khooh Waala Ghar, taking a sublter approach in the aesthe

Defiant Pinarayi Vijayan raises fist after ED raid, vows long battle against BJP and Congress

Pinarayi Vijayan, flanked by top CPI(M) leaders, including CPI(M) State Secretary M.V. Govindan, broadcast a message of strong dissent

Global Faultlines podcast | Has Israels bid to reshape West Asia hit a road block?

In this episode we discuss how West Asia has transformed since the October 7 attacks, and whether the region is entering a new and more volatile

Beer sales jump 42% in Visakhapatnam district this summer

Excise data show beer sales rose to 6,43,158 cases between March 1 and May 25 from 4,51,912 a year earlier, which officials put down to the heat

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran questions CM Vijay over power cuts across State

In a statement, Mr. Nagenthran said, What steps is the Chief Minister going to take to ensure Tamil Nadus self-reliance in power generation? He m

D.K. Shivakumar | Congresss man for all seasons

The Vokkaliga strongman, who is leading the party from the front in the May 10 Assembly election, has made his ambition for the CMs post public

West Asia crisis may soon make everyday goods costlier in India

India faces a looming price hike on everyday goods as global commodity costs surge due to the West Asia conflict. Manufacturers are absorbing ris

Bihar Government Intensifies Anti-Corruption Drive with Major Raids on BDOs Properties

Patna, May 27: The Bihar government has ramped up its campaign against corruption. In a significant operation, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) c

ITBP-Ladakh MoU To Help Farmers Find Markets For Their Produce: LG

LEH/JAMMU, May 27: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday said an MoU was signed between the ITBP Leh Frontier and the Uni

Siddaramaiah | An AHINDA leaders new innings

The 75-year-old Congress leader, who has kept faith in welfarism and secularism as the two constants throughout his political career, returns to

Trinamool Congress' MLA Dilip Mondal arrested by Bengal police from Puri for making 'provocative' remarks

West Bengal TMC MLA Dilip Mondal was arrested in Puri, Odisha on Wednesday. Police apprehended him following a complaint about provocative remark

Rs 1,150 Crore Worth Cocaine Seized From Vessel Off Mundra Coast

The total seized contraband weighed around 115 kg, and its estimated value in the international market is approximately Rs 1,150 crore, as per op

Twisha Sharma: When Brahmanical Patriarchy Claims a Brahmin Bride

The more Giribala spoke, the more mechanisms of Brahmanical patriarchy made themselves visible.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to Clarify Leadership Speculations After Delhi Visit

Bengaluru, May 27: Amid ongoing speculation about a potential leadership change in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that he would

Defence Ministry issues AMCA fighter jet tenders to Tata, L&T-BEL, Bharat Forge-BEML: Report

India's defence ministry has moved forward with its indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet program. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft RFP has

Assam Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

Speaker rejected the Opposition's demand that the Bill be sent to a select committee for wider consultation

U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills one, leaves two survivors

The Pentagon watchdog said last week that it will evaluate whether the U.S. military followed an established targeting framework when carrying ou

50 years of Ilaiyaraaja: The heartbeat of Tamil Nadus mofussil buses

Why does every mofussil bus driver in Tamil Nadu inevitably gravitate towards Ilaiyaraajas music? We find out

Byjus founder sentenced to jail in Singapore, says order is procedural

NEW DELHI, May 27: A Singapore court sentenced Byju Raveendran, founder of Byjus, to six months in jail for contempt of court over alleged non-co

Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'The only real mistake is the one...' Life lessons on learning, shortcomings and course correction by American industrialist who revolutionized factory production

Quote of the day by Henry Ford highlights the importance of learning from mistakes, accepting shortcomings and making course correction in life.

Goyal woos Canadian investors to partner with India in clean energy, AI

NEW DELHI, May 27:Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has held meetings with Canadas leading pension funds, sovereign and institutional i

CPI(M) Workers Clash with ED Officials Outside Former CM Vijayans Residence

Thiruvananthapuram, May 27: A significant uproar occurred outside the residence of former Chief Minister and current opposition leader Pinarayi V

International Road Federation seeks GST cut on helmets, ambulances, essential medical equipment

NEW DELHI, May 27: Global road safety body International Road Federation (IRF) on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the GST counci

India rice exports decline as Iran war curbs basmati shipments to Gulf

India's rice exports saw a slight dip in the first four months of 2026. Shipments of premium basmati rice to Gulf markets faced disruptions. This

Demographic changes due to illegal migration not limited to border areas: MHA

India's Home Ministry has formed a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes. This committee will study the effects of illegal immigration acro

IT dept enables online ITR-2 filing for AY27

NEW DELHI, May 27: The Income Tax Department on Wednesday enabled online filing of ITR-2 for the assessment year 2026-27 on the e-filing portal.

Jio launches Rs200 OTT pass with 15 streaming platforms, Live TV and Unlimited 5G

HYDERABAD, May 27: Reliance Jio on Wednesday announced the introducting of a new Rs200 Jio OTT Pass, offering access to 15 premium OTT platforms,

India to become $40 bn space industry, says Naidu at super pressure balloon launch in Vijayawada

Karnataka Leadership Change: Minister Satish Jarkiholi Addresses Speculations

New Delhi, May 27: Karnatakas Public Works Minister, Satish Jarkiholi, has stated that all speculations regarding the leadership change will be c

Congress asks EC to postpone Maharashtra SIR exercise amid Ashadhi pilgrimage

The Congress party has requested the Election Commission to delay the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Maharashtra. This is due t

India's Billionaire Count To Surge 51% By 2031, Outpace US, China: Report

Between 2021 and 2026, India's population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals -- people with wealth exceeding $30 million -- surged 63%

T.N. Higher Education Minister says CM need not be Chancellor of universities; VCK criticises remark

During his visit to Madurai, the Minister had stated that the present TVK-led government should not find it imperative to stick to the stand take

Ram Charan's Bodyguard is One of the Highest-Paid Security Professionals

Peddi, meanwhile, is gearing up for a June 4 release. It will be the biggest theatrical release in Ram Charan's career after RRR.

Gujarat shocker: Husband sells wife for Rs 50,000 after he 'grows tired'; she was raped for 10 days

A shocking case of human trafficking and sexual assault has emerged in Palanpur, Gujarat. A 26-year-old woman was allegedly sold by her husband f

Word of the Day: Alogotrophy

Word of the Day: Alogotrophy may be one of the rarest words in the English language, yet its meaning feels strikingly relevant to modern life. In

Lionel Messis Wobbly Statue in Kolkata Symbolizes TMCs Decline

Kolkata, May 27: Legendary footballer Lionel Messi visited Kolkata last December, where a 64-foot statue was erected in his honor. Initially seen

SRH could be dangerous for RR | IPL Show 2026

RCB has been excellent through the league, but if there is one team that could challenge them then it is SRH. RR needs to be at its best in the e

UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 answer key out at upsc.gov.in; check steps to download and more

The UPSC has released the provisional answer key for the Civil Services Prelims 2026 before the final result, a significant procedural reform. Ca

Indian aviation safety, its dangerous credibility deficit

The transparent and the truthful report promised on the Ahmedabad air crash in June 2025 appears to be a dream

SC upholds govt retrospective 28% GST levy on online gaming companies

The Supreme Court has backed the government's retrospective 28% GST on online gaming. The court ruled that online gaming platforms are not interm

Isha Singh Discusses Dark Roles and the Importance of Emotional Detachment in Acting

Mumbai, May 27: Renowned television actress Isha Singh is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Obsess. The trailer, filled with dark s

IT Dept Enables Online ITR-2 Filing For AY 2027

The department had, on May 15, enabled online filing of ITR-1 and ITR-4, which are filed by small and medium taxpayers

Indian Railways approves first indigenous hydrogen train on Jind-Sonipat route

In a step towards green and sustainable transportation, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trains

Anti-Encroachment Drive: 2 Inquiry Committees Constituted To Probe FRA Violations, Says Javed Rana

JAMMU, May 27: Jammu and Kashmir Forest Minister Javed Rana on Wednesday reached out to people affected by the recent anti-encroachment drive in

We TRUSTED too much: Stephen Miller REVEALS how fraudsters ransacked Minnesota welfare system

Watch: Bengaluru Ebola alert: Uganda woman tests negative

A suspected Ebola case in Bengaluru triggered a health alert after a 28-year-old woman from Uganda was isolated with mild symptoms

Severe Heatwave Hits Rajasthan, Temperatures Soar to 47 Degrees in Sri Ganganagar

Jaipur, May 27: A severe heatwave continues to grip Rajasthan, with Sri Ganganagar recording a staggering maximum temperature of 47 degrees Celsi

Trial in Manipur ethnic violence cases needs to be expedited: SC

The Supreme Court is pushing for faster trials in the Manipur ethnic violence cases. Authorities have been asked to submit a status report. Charg

AZORTE Strengthens Pan-India Presence with Two New Strategic Store Launches in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad

EFICYENT Marks Global Presence at Money20/20 Asia and Money20/20 Europe

Central Consumer Protection Authority cracks down on online sale of hazardous chemicals, explosive substances

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, has initiated regulatory action against the unauthoriz

Protesters attack ED officials vehicle outside Pinarayi Vijayans house in Kerala capital after raids

Attack happens after ED officials completed raid and were leaving the premises

Rs 1,150 Crore Cocaine Seized Off Gujarat Coast In International Drug Bust; 3 Foreigners Held

AHMEDABAD, May 27: In a major drug haul, the Gujarat ATS and the Indian Coast Guard have busted an international trafficking network, seizing 115

Enlit Africa 2026: Huawei Launches Intelligent Substation Solution for Sub-Saharan Africa

TMC's Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar resigns from all party posts

Kolkata Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has resigned from all her Trinamool Congress organisational posts. This follows her public disappointm

Vishwanath Alluri Leads Thought-Provoking Conversation on the Human Side of Leadership in Mumbai

Shia Board Welcomes Demographic Committee, Calls for Population Monitoring

Lucknow, May 27: The All India Shia Personal Law Board has welcomed the formation of a high-level committee by the Ministry of Home Affairs to ad

People's Support for TDP has Remained Unwavering for Years: Naidu

Delivering his keynote address on the first day of TDP's annual conclave 'Mahanadu' at the party's central office in Mangalagiri, Naidu highlight

Assam assembly passes UCC Bill with ban on polygamy, live-in registration rules

Fact-Check: Does This Video Show Muslims Attacking Kolhapur Temple Priests? No!

The video is old and shows an altercation between priests and devotees at Kolhapur's Jyotiba Temple.

UK Suspends Indian-Origin Doctor. He Slept With Patient, Gave Her Opioids

The accused doctor, Chirag Patel, a consultant neurosurgeon at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales, claimed to have prescribed opioid painkill

Supreme Court says time-stamping of voting on VVPAT slips technical matter in Election Commission's domain

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to decide on a plea seeking to add the precise time of voting to VVPAT slips. This measure ai

Solan forest fire: IAFs Chinook helicopters fetch water from Sukhna lake to douse flames

Karnataka to get new CM? Siddaramaiah to meet cabinet colleagues on May 28

Karnataka politics is once again abuzz with speculation over a possible leadership change in the Congress government.

Iran Questions US-Israel Relations Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

New Delhi, May 27: Irans Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, has sparked a new debate amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. He has ra

Bobby Deol Says Alpha's Action Ensured 'Tough Shoot' for Him and Alia Bhatt

Alpha is set to release in theatres on July 10, 2026 worldwide.

Not surprised of ED raids at Pinarayi Vijayans residence: CPI(M) MP John Brittas

Traffic Curbs, Parking Diversions for Bakrid Prayers at Mir Alam Tank Edgah

The vehicular traffic coming from Puranapul, Kamatipura, Kishanbagh towards the Edgah and Mir Alam Tank for prayers will be allowed through Bahad

Students forced to study in the open amid heatwave in Bihar

When a Muslim member backed cow slaughter ban as fundamental right in Constituent Assembly

Constituent Assembly debates from November 1948 show Muslim members discussing cow slaughter. Syed Muhammad Saadulla and Z H Lari sought clarity

Tribute to Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru

By Ashok Bahan Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru remains one of the principal architects of modern India a statesman whose vision, intellect and democrati

Telangana on High Alert as Rainfall Forecast Intensifies

Hyderabad, May 27: The Chief Minister of Telangana, K. Chandrashekar Rao, has directed officials to remain vigilant following the Orange Alert is

Who is Pooja Tomar? Muzaffarnagar girl competing in the UFC, the worlds premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization in the US

Pooja Tomar, India's first UFC fighter, faces a crucial Macau bout in 2026 after a recent loss. Hailing from humble beginnings, her journey from

Anik Dutta Death Reason: How National award-winning filmmaker known for Aparajito died

Who is Anik Dutta: Acclaimed Bengali filmmaker Anik Dutta, known for his satirical hits like 'Bhooter Bhabishyat' and 'Aparajito', has passed awa

Rapido Launches Rest Spaces for Gig Workers Across Mumbai.

The rest spaces provide free refreshments, shaded seating areas, mobile charging points, and short-break facilities for delivery partners and rid

Transforming Early Education: Uttar Pradesh Government Strengthens Pre-Primary Foundations

Lucknow, May 27: The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Yogi Adityanath, is committed to enhancing education reform at the primary, upper primary,

Jammu-Kashmir Celebrates Eid-Ul-Azha With Prayers For Global Peace

JAMMU, May 27: Amid tight security arrangements, Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, with large congregations of Mu