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Pre-stamp Postal Covers from Odisha Fetch Record Prices at US Auction

The Sambalpur cover, posted on September 3, 1850, reached the addressee on October 21

QCOs Threatens Existence of MSMEs

While QCOs in some sectors and products have been removed, steel remains one of the sectors still reeling under QCO pressure

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QCO norms hurting MSMEs, Aiding Large Firms: FISME Leader

QCOs are tools that restrict imports from entering the country while encouraging domestic manufacturing. But the reality has turned out to be ver

Kerala Cabinet Formation LIVE: Congress-led UDF locked in last-minute talks, Council of Ministers to be finalised today

CM-designate Satheesan and his Cabinet with 20 ministers will take the oath of office on Monday (May 18, 2026)

HeLa to a new worldwhereprogress in science matches dignity for patient

The omission of Henrietta Lacks, who donated the immortal cells that havefacilitatedbiomedical research,from scientifichistory is a rarewrongthat

Kerala Cabinet Formation LIVE: Congress-led UDF locked in last-minute talks, final list of ministers expected today

CM-designate Satheesan and his Cabinet with 20 ministers will take the oath of office on Monday (May 18, 2026)

Quick Action Saves 68 Passengers from Fire on Rajdhani Express

Bhopal, May 17: A rapid emergency evacuation by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and railway staff successfully rescued all 68 passengers trapp

Cannes 2026: Ryusuke Hamaguchis All Of A Sudden earns longest ovation yet as Palme dOr buzz intensifies

The 3-hour-and-16-minute film, which is also the longest title in this years main competition lineup, reportedly left audiences openly weeping du

Congress Criticizes Government Over Rising CNG Prices: Inflation Man Strikes Again

New Delhi, May 17: The Congress Party has targeted the central government following a second increase in CNG prices within two days. They stated

Hindustan Zinc Targets Rs 2,000 Crore Value Boost Through AI Push

Udaipur, May 17 (Udaipur Kiran) Hindustan Zinc and V-Spark Deeptech Ventures have launched a major artificial intelligence-led initiative aimed

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt wants you to stop writing codes, says the era is already over

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt declared the era of traditional coding is over, stating AI has dramatically accelerated software development. He w

Hindustan Zinc Targets 2,000 Crore Value Through AI Push

Udaipur, May 17, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Hindustan Zinc Limited and V-Spark Deeptech Ventures have announced a major artificial intelligence-led init

CNG prices hiked second time in 48 hours in Delhi amid increased input cost pressures

CNG is now priced from at 80.09 per kilogram in the NCT of Delhi with the latest hike. On May 15, 2026 the prices were hiked by 2

Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway fight confirmed by UFC: Check date, venue and return details

Conor McGregor is set to return to the octagon on July 11 in Las Vegas, facing Max Holloway in a lightweight/welterweight bout. This marks his fi

We are not animals: How AP x Swatch Royal Pop launch spiralled into chaos across cities

The highly anticipated Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop watch launch descended into chaos across multiple cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai,

US rolls out $1 billion F-35 electronic warfare retrofit contract for its armed forces, foreign operators

The United States has rolled out a nearly USD 1 billion upgrade programme for its fifth-generation stealth fighter F-35 Lightning 2 fleet, primar

China using state power to tighten global supply chain dominance: Report

China is extending industrial policy across its entire economy. This move strengthens its global manufacturing dominance. It also increases the w

'Unparalleled momentum to India-Netherlands friendship': PM Modi after bilateral talks with Dutch PM Rob Jetten

Prime Minister Modi's Netherlands visit concluded with a strategic partnership upgrade, marked by 17 key outcomes. A significant development incl

CNG Price Hiked by Rs 1 Per kg in Delhi-NCR, Second Rise in Two Days

Following the latest revision, CNG will now cost Rs 80.09 per kg in Delhi. In Noida and Ghaziabad, the price has increased to Rs 88.70 per kg

Free Re-NEET Test Series Announced in Udaipur

Udaipur, May 17 (Udaipur Kiran) Following the announcement of the Re-NEET examination by the National Testing Agency on June 21, Wings for Youth

From axles to rare earth: India draws up list of 100 products it still can't make enough of

India is set to boost its manufacturing sector by identifying around 100 products for domestic production. This initiative aims to reduce relianc

Consistency Is the Key to Success: Prashant Agarwal

Udaipur, May 17 (Udaipur Kiran) The Apno Se Apni Baat programme organised at the Seva Mahatirth of Narayan Seva Sansthan concluded on an emotion

Union Minister Sanjay Kumar Says Truth Will Prevail After Son Held In POCSO Case

HYDERABAD, May 17: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar has said that he has complete faith in the legal process and truth will ultimately prevail f

Fire Breaks Out In Coach Of Delhi-Bound Rajdhani Express In MPs Ratlam; No Casualties

Ratlam/Kota, May 17: A fire broke out in an AC coach of a Rajdhani Express heading from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi in Madhya Pradeshs Ratlam dis

'Mahngai man Modi whips out his lash again': Congress takes jibe over fresh CNG price hike in Delhi

Major Drug Bust in New Delhi: Supplier Arrested with Over 8 Kilograms of Cannabis

New Delhi, May 17: In a significant operation against illegal drug trafficking, the Special Staff team of the Outer District Police in New Delhi

India gets back Chola-era copper plates from Netherlands

The Anaimangalam Plates, a set of 21 Chola-era copper plates held by Leiden University in the Netherlands since the 19th century, are set to retu

Mauritius Fund buys 5 crore shares of Davangere Sugar via bulk deal

Karnataka-based Davangere Sugar is an integrated sugar and ethanol company engaged in sugar manufacturing, ethanol production and power co-genera

Svitolina beats Gauff to win Italian Open

In the men's final on Sunday, home favourite Jannik Sinner will face Casper Ruud

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for May 17, 2026: Unlock 10+ rewards now

Garena Free Fire MAX offers players daily rewards through redeem codes, which are 12-character alphanumeric combinations released regularly. Thes

Closure of liquor outlets marks 'major achievement' of TVK govt, says Finance Minister KA Sengottaiyan

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister KA Sengottaiyan highlighted a significant achievement by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay. The government has ordered the

Congress appears locked in last-minute consultations on government formation

The politics of factions appeared to play spoilsport, with AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala, Deepadas Munsi, reportedly making haste to

Modi Highlights Indias Journey Towards Developed India 2047 in Collaboration with Netherlands

The Hague, May 17: Indias Ministry of External Affairs announced on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart, Rob Jet

KKR's Cameron Green completes 1,000 runs in IPL

Cameron Green achieved a significant milestone, crossing 1,000 runs in the Indian Premier League. He reached this landmark during Kolkata Knight

Cabinet Expansion Anticipated in Tamil Nadu as Key Departments Remain Without Ministers

Chennai, May 17: The newly formed government in Tamil Nadu is yet to appoint ministers for several major departments. This has led to rising expe

Himachal Pradesh Local Body Elections: CM Sukhu Calls It a Chance to Shape the Citys Future

Shimla, May 17: Voting is underway for 51 urban local bodies, including four municipal corporations, in Himachal Pradesh. Chief Minister Sukhu ha

Shubman Gill joins David Warner, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli in elite list of IPL captains after fiery knock against KKR

Shubman Gill etched his name in IPL history, joining batting greats with his second 500-run season as captain. His explosive 85 against KKR prope

IPL 2026 Qualification explained: KKRs big win over GT shakes up playoff race, impacts CSK and RRs top 4 chances

Kolkata Knight Riders boosted their IPL playoff aspirations with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans, thanks to stellar batting from Finn Allen and

Uttar Pradesh BJP President Highlights Communication as a Powerful Tool on World Telecommunication Day

New Delhi, May 17: On the occasion of World Telecommunication Day, Pankaj Chaudhary, the Uttar Pradesh BJP President, extended his greetings, emp

Elina Svitolina Claims Italian Open Title, Defeats Coco Gauff in Thrilling Final

Rome, May 17: Seventh-seeded Elina Svitolina showcased an impressive performance to win the Womens Singles Final at the Italian Open, defeating C

KKR vs GT, IPL 2026 Match Highlights: Kolkata beat Gujarat on huge Finn Allen and Angkrish Raghuvanshi innings

In the India Premier League, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat the Gujarat Titans on Saturday.

CNG Prices Surge Again in New Delhi Amid Global Oil Crisis

New Delhi, May 17: CNG prices in New Delhi have risen once more. On Sunday, the cost increased by 1 per kilogram. This marks the second price hik

Ladakh LG launches self-enumeration portal for Census 2027

Ladakh's Census 2027 has begun with the launch of a self-enumeration portal. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena initiated the process, urging

Major Fire Breaks Out on Rajdhani Express in Kota, Passengers Rescued Safely

Kota, May 17: A significant fire erupted early Sunday in an AC coach of the Rajdhani Express traveling from Thiruvananthapuram to New Delhi. Fort

At UN, India flags concerns over targeting of vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Mr. Harish's remarks at a special meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC) on safeguarding energy and supply flows ca

Modi and Jeton Discuss Ending Hormuz and West Asia Conflicts

The Hague, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to enhance mutual relations with the Netherlands into a strategic partnership. In a d

Fire Breaks out in Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi Rajdhani Express in MP

No casualties have been reported in the blaze that broke out at 5.15 am in the B-1 coach of the train (12431) carrying 68 passengers

CNG Gets Costlier In Delhi, Second Price Hike In Two Days

CNG Prices Increased By Re 1 In Delhi, Second Hike In Two Days

Australian envoy hops on Nagpur Metro after PM Modi's call for reducing fuel consumption; lauds services

Australian Consul General Paul Murphy lauded Nagpur Metro as a world-class public transport system during his visit. He highlighted the convenien

Delhi University PG admissions Begins For 2026-27: Check Eligiblity And last Date

The University of Delhi has opened admissions for 2026-27 PG programmes with a June 7 deadline for two-year courses via pgadmission.uod.ac.in.

Video: Man Caught Urinating At Delhi Metro Lift, Police Explain What Happened

DMRC stated that necessary action has been taken against the elderly man, whose identity was not revealed.

UDF Govt Swearing-in Preparations in Full Swing in Thiruvananthapuram

Along with Satheesan, the full Cabinet comprising 20 ministers is also to be sworn in at an event to be held at Central Stadium

The Congress conundrum: allies want it to be strong at the Centre to take on the BJP

Regional parties within the INDIA bloc expect a strong Congress at the Centre to take on the BJP, but want it to remain a marginal player in the

Quote of the day by Oprah Winfrey: One of the hardest things in life to learn are which bridges to A choice we all face, quietly

Quote of the day: Oprah Winfrey's wisdom highlights the crucial life skill of discerning which relationships and opportunities to nurture and whi

Israeli strike kills Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in Gaza

Al-Haddads killing comes as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile

Will Continue To Fight It Legally: Bandi Sanjay on Allegations against Son in POCSO Case

Sanjay expressed profound gratitude to millions of supporters while firmly asserting that his family has done no wrongdoing and will vindicate th

TS EAMCET 2026 Result Date & Time: When will the board announce results at eapcet.tgche.ac.in? Check the latest update

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education will release the TS EAMCET 2026 results today, May 17, at 11 AM. Candidates can check their score

Jury deadlock stalls `MeToo` era rape retrial of Harvey Weinstein

Prosecutors were pondering whether to try the case a fourth time, after some jurors said outside court that nine out of 12 wanted to acquit Weins

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension

Pakistans Interior Minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday to facilitate Iran-U.S. peace talks

Vladimir Putin to Visit China from May 19 to 20

During the visit, Putin and Xi are expected to discuss bilateral ties, strategic cooperation and key international and regional issues

BPSC Says Viral TRE 4 Teacher Recruitment Exam Video Is Fake, Urges Students Not To Believe Rumours

BPSC further clarified that only the Controller of Examinations and the Secretary are authorised to issue official statements, updates, or inform

Exotic animals at Statue of Unity get icy treats to beat Gujarat heat

Temperatures in the area remained above 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

Man Kills Woman in Mahabubnagar Over Rejected Advances, Critical After Mob Attack

The 30-year-old accused attacked the woman with a knife, injuring her neck. She was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead

Tamil Nadu Cabinet announced: Vijay to hold home, police and key portfolios

N Anand was designated minister for rural development and water resources

Fire breaks out in coach of Rajdhani Express, no casualties

The fire broke out in the B-1 coach carrying 68 passengers prompting emergency measures, senior railways commercial manager Sourbah Jain said

FIFA Holds Positive World Cup Talks With Iran FA

Grafstrom met with FFIRI President Mehdi Taj in Istanbul and told Reuters he was confident about Iran competing in the United States, despite hos

Amaravati still under construction, but Quantum Valley project already luring deep tech startups, scientists

Amaravati, a new city in Andhra Pradesh, is becoming a hub for quantum computing. A technology park called Quantum Valley is attracting scientist

Pune biology lecturer on NTA paper-setting panel arrested in NEET-UG leak case

Manisha Mandhare allegedly dictated leaked questions and responses to select students in exchange for money in lakhs

mid-day Opinion: Can you play better than Donald?

Three arcade games crop up in Washington DC that are based on President Donald Trumps love for Diet coke and help in burning the Epstein files

Massive Fire On Delhi-Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express In Kota, Dozens Rescued

The Rajdhani Express was heading to Delhi from Thiruvananthapuram.

Svitolina Wins Italian Open, Sinner Reaches Men's Final

Svitolina took nearly three hours to prevail 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 and win her first WTA 1000 title since lifting the title in Rome in 2018

TCS sexual harassment case: Court says clear evidence of abetment by POSH committee member

The court had refused bail to TCS site head and POSH committee member Ashwini Chainani, others in the alleged sexual harassment-conversion case

As Customers Seek New Experiences, Do Brand Loyalty Discounts Still Work?

Across hospitality, retail, fintech and travel, the message is the same: customer loyalty is shifting from transactions to relationships.

Gunshots spark panic outside furniture mall in Punes Ravet

The incident occurred between 9.20 pm and 9.45 pm outside AJ Furniture Mall on the Dange ChowkRavet Bridge Road stretch

Kerala SSLC Class 10th Revaluation Starts: Check Direct Link, Fee, And More Here

Kerala SSLC Revaluation 2026 process starts online. Students can check the revaluation process, fee here and apply for scrutiny, photocopy and re

What running a business in India actually looks like: Nightmare of CEOs these days is conversion of commercial disputes into criminal cases

A corporate crisis manager describes how business disputes in India are increasingly turning into criminal cases, exposing executives to arrests,

Mr. Smokey moves in next door

InThiruvanchery, residents of a horizontally-aligned community, Serenity Paradise, are dealing with the fallouts of a garbage dump established by

Man City will use FA Cup glory for last title push

The Gunners are firm favourites to be crowned champions and will wrap up the title if they beat Burnley on Monday and win at Crystal Palace on Ma

BJP vs Congress Over NEET Paper Leak Accused Dinesh Biwal's Political Links

Dinesh Biwal is among those arrested in the NEET-UG exam leak case.

Bhageerath Remanded to 14 Days Judicial Custody, Shifted to Cherlapally Prison

A Special Operations Team (SOT) apprehended Bhageerath near Tech Park at Manchirevula under Narsingi police station at 8.15 pm

Trump's Calm Before Storm Warning Amid Reports Of US Action Against Iran

The image was shared by Trump at a time the fragile April 8 ceasefire remains in place in the Middle East, but tensions over critical marine chok

Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Heres how some built to last

Indias Covid-era hobby economy spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care has evolved into a 1.5-2 lakh crore market, though not all busi

Who Is Manisha Gurunath Mandhare? Teacher Arrested In NEET 2026 Biology Paper Leak Case

CBI arrests Pune teacher Manisha Mandhare in NEET UG 2026 paper leak case involving access to Botany and Zoology questions.

Sting operations with a difference

On World Bee Day, meet three residents of Chennai who have established a bond with bees in very different ways: from managing structured frame hi

Pune: Threat of `no water` forces PMRDA to act on defunct STP

The Pimpri-Chinchwad green building had a defunct Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), leading to them using 50,000 litres drinking water daily for gard

PM Modi to embark on Sweden visit; Envoy Anurag Bhushan explains key areas of focus

Morning Brief Podcast: ET Deep Dive: Quantum City

News in Frames: Symmetry and soul

The master chronicler didnt just document India with his lens; he taught his audience how to see it; his black-and-white statements live on, pres

Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

A US Senate official has removed security funding for President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom. This decision impacts Republican eff