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Centre Approves Foreign Loans for Young India Schools

Bhatti thanked the Centre for extending 50-year interest-free loans to states under the scheme and noted that Telangana had already received Rs.4

From uncle's loan in 1977 to $36.8 billion today: The story of a quiet African titan reshaping global energy from Lagos

Aliko Dangote is widely regarded as Africas richest businessman and one of the most influential industrialists in the world. His journey began in

Quote of the day by Kim Kardashian: 'As you grow up, no one's ever 100 percent proud of every decision that they've made, and that's...' - life lessons on learning from mistakes, self-development and personal growth by SKIMS founder and Hulu's The Kardashians star

Quote of the day by Kim Kardashian: She emphasizes that personal growth stems from learning from mistakes rather than repeating them. She highlig

25,000 touch sensors, no eyes, total darkness; meet the animal that hunts at the speed of neurons, and it's not the cheetah

Meet the star-nosed mole, a small creature from eastern North America. Its unique star-shaped nose is a sensory marvel. This nose allows the mole

SUV Chase Sparks Kidnap Drama in Attapur

The drama ended when special teams of Rajendranagar police and the task force tracked the womans mobile phone signals and found her safe at her M

KKR Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive with Win Over Mumbai Indians

Kolkata, May 21: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a crucial victory in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, defeating Mumba

CCI to onboard analysts and data scientists

The Competition Commission of India is enhancing its capabilities to understand digital markets and artificial intelligence. The regulator is hir

In Naxal-freeBastar, Amit Shah lays out development blueprint for road ahead

As India's R&D faces funding & talent crunch, Niti panel suggests 50+ fixes

India's research and development spending lags behind global leaders. A Niti Aayog report highlights funding issues and bureaucratic delays. The

India and Italy Agree to Boost Bilateral Trade to 20 Billion by 2029

Rome, May 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have agreed to enhance bilateral trade to 20 billion by 2029

Sujoy Ghosh: From Corporate Success to Bollywoods Master of Suspense

Mumbai, May 21: Bollywood director Sujoy Ghosh has made a significant mark in the film industry with his unique blend of suspense and thrill. Int

IPL 2026 KKR vs MI: Bowlers rise to the occasion as Kolkatalives to fight another day

Bowlers, led by the craftyNarine, have the MI batters in a spin;Pandeyand Powell star with the bat for the home team in a tricky chase

Honouring contracts: Cos seek to export 150,000 tonnes sugar

India's sugar industry seeks permission for additional exports. This follows a recent ban on overseas shipments. The industry needs to honor exis

Chinese Proverb of the Day: Women hold up half the Life lessons on empowerment shared responsibility, social progress and why equality benefits everyone

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Women hold up half the sky. The saying emphasizes the essential role women play in society,

Couple Running a Hostel Urged CM to Take Action Against Former Mayor Bonthu Ram Mohan

The couple asked the Chief Minister to take stern action against the alleged goondaism of Rammohan and his associates, as they had pledged their

Major Drug Bust in Jammu and Kashmir: Three Traffickers Arrested

Srinagar, May 21: In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Gandarbal police in Jammu and Kashmir have successfully arrested three

Gujarat Government Seeks Approval for Advanced Transfer of Forest Land for Road Widening Projects

Gandhinagar, May 21: The Gujarat government has decided to send a consolidated proposal to the central government for the transfer of protected f

Drone mania, separating hype from battlefield reality

Drone technology is advancing rapidly, alongside equally important countermeasures

Major Anti-Corruption Operation in Jalgaon: Deputy Registrar and Accomplice Arrested

Mumbai, May 21: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) unit in Jalgaon has launched a significant operation against corruption, filing a case under the

TMC MP Sayoni Ghosh Addresses Communication Gaps and IPACs Influence

Kolkata, May 21: Following a significant electoral setback in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is undergoing a period of introspection.

Dragon blow: China's spending in April at 6-month low

A broad measure of public expenditure fell 7.3% from a year ago, accelerating from the 2.5% decrease in March to mark its sharpest decline since

Taiwan supports mobility of Indians

Taiwan has strongly rejected discriminatory remarks made by a local election candidate. The candidate had vowed to ban Indian immigrants from Tai

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces 'detect, delete, deport' drive

West Bengal will now identify, remove, and deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. This policy excludes Hindu refugees and others eligible under t

Gujarat Expands Domestic PNG Connections Amid Global Energy Crisis

Gandhinagar, May 21: The Gujarat government announced that it has successfully provided 40,000 new domestic PNG (D-PNG) gas connections and 13,00

Kolkata Resident Arrested for Alleged Espionage Linked to Pakistan

Kolkata, May 21: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an individual linked to a Pakistan-backed espionage network. According to t

Trump Calls Raul Castro Indictment Very Big Moment, Rules Out Cuba Escalation

President Donald Trump hailed the US indictment of Cuba's former leader Raul Castro on Wednesday but said he did not see the need for escalation,

Southern Railway saves big with solar plants at stations

At Chennai Central, more than half of the energy need was metthrough solar power; 59, 500 units generated per month, says a railway official

At peace with pressure: Understanding Jyothi Surekha

Discipline without drama, ambition without arrogance heres how Jyothi Surekha Vennam built a career that tore through silence.

Nagas urge CM to deploy more forces

Tangkhul Naga villagers sought security from Manipur's Chief Minister following attacks. They requested police forces and essential supplies. The

CM Vijay holds meeting on removal of silt from waterbodies

D.K. Shivakumar Dismisses Leadership Change Speculations in Karnataka

Bengaluru, May 21: D.K. Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, dismissed rumors regarding a leadership change in the state on Wednes

The bail rule: On liberty and the Andrabi ruling

The Andrabi ruling reaffirms liberty over the stringent UAPA bar

Bride subjected to sexual abuse, killed for dowry in Nagpur

U.S. indicts former Cuban President as pressure builds

The Justice Department charged the influential former President over the deadly 1996 downing of two civilian planes manned by anti-Castro pilots

New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 start

Iran, which has attacked vessels to assert control over the Strait, has expanded its definition of the waterway to include the UAE's Gulf of Oman

Ethiraj College offers full scholarship to visually impaired student

City Police arrest 133 for smuggling of drugs

High Court Orders CBI Probe Into Death of Law Grad

It was observed that the manner in which the investigation proceeded raised substantial doubts regarding its fairness and completeness.

Major Crackdown on Illegal Weapons in Surat: Operation Rambo Leads to 73 Arrests

Surat, May 21: The Surat city police have successfully executed a special operation named Operation Rambo, resulting in the arrest of 73 individu

Real Madrid Set for Presidential Election with Multiple Candidates for the First Time Since 2009

Madrid, May 21: For the first time since 2009, Real Madrids presidential election may feature more than one candidate. Enrique Riquelme has indic

Car explodes near Wall Streets Charging Bull statue, pedestrians flee in panic

A car caught fire and exploded near New York's Charging Bull statue on May 19. Flames engulfed the vehicle, sending smoke across the Financial Di

Supreme Court upholds bail for man booked under UAPA

Case relates to the attack on a Kerala professor, whose arm was chopped off

Hoteliers Seek Reduction in GST; Subsidy on LPG Cylinders

Swamy told reporters here on Wednesday that the two governments should consider providing subsidies on commercial gas cylinders, as rising operat

Reward For Information On Twisha Sharma's Missing Husband Hiked To Rs 30,000

A lookout notice has already been issued against Samarth Singh.

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Says Clean Air Programme to Be Implemented in 13 Cities of AP

Pawan Kalyan said drones and video cameras will be used to monitor the pollution and fix responsibility on the industries discharging pollutants

Class 10 topper of govt. schools in Chennai hopes to crack NEET

Woman Arrested with Drugs in Reasi, Third NDPS Case Registered

Reasi, May 21: In a continued effort against drug trafficking under the Drug-Free Campaign in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, police ar

NCP Denies Reports of Legislators Switching Allegiance

Mumbai, May 21: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Ajit Pawar, has refuted media reports claiming that 22 of its legislators are in con

Activist Varmas 138th Birthday Tomorrow

The programme will be held at Ravindra Bharathi from 5.30 pm, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, ministers Damodar

US Charges Ex-Cuba President Raul Castro With Murder Over Downing Of Planes

The indictment was related to Castro's alleged role in the shootdown of two small planes operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue.

Vande Mataram Now Mandatory in All Madrasas in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 21: In a significant move, the West Bengal government has made it mandatory for all government, aided, and recognized madrasas to si

IPL 2026: KKR Beat MI By 4 Wickets, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-interrupted IPL match to keep their playoff hopes alive

TIME named him world's most influential 3 times, yet most people don't know Chinese titan Tencent's $63 billion boss - who is Ma Huateng?

Ma Huateng, also known as Pony Ma, is the influential co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Tencent, a global tech conglomerate. Despite a low public

KKR Secures Playoff Spot by Defeating Mumbai Indians by 4 Wickets in IPL 2026

Kolkata, May 21: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched victory in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Wednesday. They defeat

Japanese Proverb of the Day: Womens quarrels cause the Life lessons on misunderstanding, conflict, social influence and why you should not add fuel to the fire

Japanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Womens quarrels cause the mens wars. The saying reflects how small personal conflicts or em

Modi, Meloni Set 20b Trade Target by 2029

Push defence, tech cooperation in Rome talks

IPL 2026: KKR keep playoff hopes alive by beating Mumbai Indians in crucial clash

Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-affected IPL match. MI, already elimin

Walk Throws Light on Hyd's History, Culture

Tourism department director Ranjeet Nayak, along with heritage department director Prof. K Arjun Rao, inaugurated the walk at Kazhana building.

CM wants more responsibility among police officials

Govt will not tolerate corruption in police department, he said

KGBV teachers demand salary revision, regularisation of services

HYDRAA Commissioner Conducts Familiarisation Session for Probationary Deputy Collectors

He spoke about how HYDRAA is protecting government lands, removing encroachments, restoring lakes, and tackling flood-related challenges through

Patient injured after ceiling portion collapses at Guntur GGH

Preliminary assessment suggests that water leakage and rat infestation had damaged the ceiling sheet, leading to its collapse, says GGH Superinte

Top scorer aspires to become Chartered Accountant

CPI seeks legal guidelines for regulating online medicine sales

CPI demands that the government strengthen Drug Control Administration and State Pharmacy Council, introduce strict digital monitoring systems an

Odisha Cabinet Approves Key Reforms in Fisheries, Law, and Energy Sectors

Bhubaneswar, May 21: The Odisha Cabinet approved ten significant proposals related to seven departments, including law, energy, and fisheries and

Lords Crown Mortgaged for Personal Use

Golden crown donated to temple allegedly mortgaged by committee members

'Not surprised': Speaker Johnson addresses Massie fallout, hails Trump's 'most powerful' endorsement

Cannes 2026: How Maradona and Cantona football documentaries stole the show

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in June, two football documentaries at the79th Cannes Film Festival show how the sport reflects life and history

Drugs, Chinese Pistol Recovered Near LoC, Pakistan Link Suspected

Preliminary investigations suggest the consignment was thrown across the border from Pakistan by smugglers allegedly working in coordination with

CPI(M) opposes population incentive policy of A.P. government

Encouraging larger families without improving living standards will push the society into poverty and inequality, says CPI(M) State secretary

Measure for measure: On Indias courts and criticism

Courts should not react defensively to every line of criticism

Haryana: 20-Year-Old Gang Rape Survivor Dies By Suicide Over Blackmail

The family alleged that the accused gang-raped and filmed the crime. Following this, she was continuously blackmailed with threats of making the

FIFA may miss big Indian fan crowd this World Cup

Indian football fans may see fewer numbers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Higher costs and visa issues are deterring many. Travel to the US, Canada,

Umar Khalids Bail Plea Denied: P. Chidambaram Critiques Judicial Process

New Delhi, May 21: The Karkardooma Court in Delhi has denied interim bail to Umar Khalid, who is currently in judicial custody in connection with

Kolkata Man Arrested For Spying For Pakistan

The accused was married to a Pakistani national, with his children also being Pakistani citizens.

Controversy Erupts Over Viral Video of Biryani Being Thrown in Ganga

Haridwar, May 21: A video from the holy city of Haridwar is causing a stir on social media. The footage shows several young men allegedly dumping

Public Can Take Alluvial Soil From Water Bodies

The government was keen on desilting the water bodies ahead of the setting in of the North East monsoon as it wanted to increase the holding capa

J&K school renamed to honour sacrifice of tourist guide Adil

A government school in Hapatnar, Kashmir, has been renamed Shaheed Adil Memorial High School. This honors tourist guide Adil Hussain Shah, who di

Drugs Valued at Rs 3.05 Crore Seized From 2 Passengers at Hyderabad Airport

The seized substance was tested positive for Ganja/Marijuana through the Narcotic Drug Detection Kit.

Taxi, Auto Unions' 3-Day Strike In Delhi-NCR Begins Today

More than 68 transport unions under the banner of the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) and the United Front of All Transport Associatio

Demand for FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Over Controversial Remarks

New Delhi, May 21: The controversy surrounding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has escalated, reaching the police station. Abhishek Dubey, spokesper

BJP Leaders Respond Strongly to Rahul Gandhis Remarks

New Delhi, May 21: Political tensions have escalated following remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha regarding the Prime

20-Year-Old Engineering Students Organ Donation Saves 4 Lives in Telangana

According to a press release issued by Jeevandan Telangana, Pulipalupula Raghava, a resident of Alair in Nalgonda district and a B.Tech student a

Controversy Erupts Over Biryani Thrown in Ganga

Haridwar, May 21: A video from the holy city of Haridwar is going viral on social media, sparking significant controversy. The footage allegedly

Food safety raids at Hyderabad bakery, brewery uncover expired food, pest infestation, hygiene violations

J&K forms team to probe violation of FRA while razing tribal houses

A fact-finding team has been formed by the Jammu and Kashmir government. This team will investigate alleged violations of the Forest Rights Act.

Chemists Bandh Passes Off Peacefully in Telangana

He said medical shops across all 33 districts of Telangana voluntarily participated in the bandh in large numbers.

Sayoni Ghosh Addresses Controversy Over 2015 Post, Reiterates Apology

Kolkata, May 21: Amid ongoing controversy surrounding an offensive post from 2015, Trinamool Congress MP Sayoni Ghosh clarified on Wednesday that

Prime Minister Modi Awarded FAOs Prestigious Agricola Medal

Rome, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the esteemed Agricola Medal from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) during a ceremon

SIT Finds Ex-Minister Jogi Ramesh Helped Main Accused in Spurious Liquor Case

The charge sheet mentioned that A-1 and A-2 maintained a long-standing personal and social acquaintance with Jogi Ramesh (A-18) and his brother J