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Andhra Pradesh Government Evaluates Work From Home for Two Days a Week

Amaravati, May 15: In light of ongoing conflicts in West Asia, the Andhra Pradesh government is assessing the possibility of allowing government

Former MP Anand Paranjpe Rejoins Shiv Sena After 14 Years

Mumbai, May 15: The Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) faced a setback on Thursday when former MP Anand Paranjpe rejoined the Shiv S

Third Round of Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks Commences in Washington

Washington, May 15: Israeli government officials have announced the commencement of the third round of peace talks between Israeli and Lebanese r

Quote of the Day by Baltasar Gracin: 'A synonym is a word you use when...'- The renowned Spanish writer and philosopher's witty take on language, intelligence and the fear of being wrong

Spanish philosopher Baltasar Gracin's witty observation about synonyms reveals a timeless human fear of appearing ignorant. The quote highlights

Over 7,000 Teachers Recruited Transparently Since 2018: Manik Saha

Agartala, May 15: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha stated on Thursday that teachers must work with a sense of responsibility and open doors to k

BRICS Must Evolve into a Results-Driven Platform, Says Jaishankar on 20th Anniversary

New Delhi, May 15: At the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting held under Indias presidency, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reflected on the

CBI Gets Seven-Day Custody Of Five NEET-UG Leak Accused

A special CBI court, while granting custody, observed that the allegations indicated the involvement of an organised gang engaged in leaking and

Gujarat Launches International Music Training for 1,692 Students

Ahmedabad, May 15: A groundbreaking initiative is set to transform music education in Ahmedabad. Following a memorandum of understanding between

M.P. Nathanael | Are The Central Armed Police Forces Children Of A Lesser God?

It is the CAPFs who were instrumental in exterminating the Maoists once and for all. But sadly, the services rendered by these forces recede into

Eknath Shinde Defends Governments Energy Conservation Efforts Amid Political Criticism

Mumbai, May 15: Political activity is heating up in Maharashtra following Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal for energy conservation. In respon

Delhi HC judge opts out of Kejriwal excise case after initiating contempt

SIR To Set Rolling in Telangana From June 25

House-to-house verification drive to continue till July 24; final roll on October 1

Rising Diplomatic Tensions Between Pakistan and UAE: A Report

Washington, May 15: Diplomatic tensions between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are no longer minor disruptions; they now appear to t

Halt move to appoint principal, DU directs St. Stephens College

IPL 2026 | Raghuvanshi repaying the faith shown by Knight Riders

Angkrish Raghuvanshi impresses in IPL 2026, showcasing maturity and skill in a crucial match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

VHP Demands Stringent Cow Protection Law, Autonomy of Temples

VHP seeks stricter anti-cow slaughter law, opposes misuse of proposed hate speech bill

BJP Spokesperson Prem Shukla Comments on Energy Conservation and Political Issues

New Delhi, May 15: BJP spokesperson Prem Shukla has responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal for energy conservation and the decision by

Janakpuri teacher held in 3-year-old girls rape case

MPCC names Pala as Shillong Lok Sabha bypoll candidate

Stage set for triangular contest between NPP, VPP and Congress By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee on Thur

SIR of electoral roll in Mlaya from June 20

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Meghalaya will be covered under Phase-III of the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

Teachers walk out of pension meet over unfair proceedings

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Teachers and employees from deficit schools and colleges staged a dramatic walkout on Thursday from a meeting c

CM reduces convoy size amid PMs austerity call

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modis call for austerity measures, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday sai

Additional forces sent to Lapangap: DGP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Calling the concerns raised by residents of Lapangap genuine, Meghalaya Director General of Police Idashisha No

30,000 detonators seized from car in EJH, two from Assam held

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Police on Wednesday seized a huge cache of 30,000 detonators and arrested two persons in East Jaintia Hills Dis

NHAI files fresh report in HC on NH-6 repair work

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has submitted a fresh status report before the High Court of Me

Mlaya-Assam border talks to resume soon: CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said discussions with Assam to resolve the second and final phase o

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Meets Central Ministers to Discuss UCC and Major Projects

New Delhi, May 15: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held several meetings with central ministers on Thursday. The discussions focused on

IAS Officers Give Toss to PMs Call for Austerity

Misuse of official vehicles in AP is a major drain on the exchequer

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Chinese proverb of the day: 'Stand firmly in the present and focus on...' motivating lessons on balancing living in the present and planning ahead and why staying grounded today helps build a better tomorrow

Chinese proverb of the day: A Chinese saying guides us to stand firmly in the present while focusing on the future. This approach helps appreciat

Indias IT industry faces talent glut as applications surge across roles

The Indian IT industry is currently navigating an impressive talent boom, with job seeker numbers jumping by 32% in just four months. This trend

PM Modi calls Council of Ministers meet on May 21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial Council of Ministers meeting on May 21. This mid-term review will focus on a renewed push for t

Tamil Nadu CM Urges PM Modi to Remove Cotton Import Duty

Chennai, May 15: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately remove the 11 percent import dut

As rupee dips, I-T steps up vigil on shady outflows

In multiple cases, individuals have used dozens of fake permanent account numbers (PANs) with the same name but different addresses and dates of

Amid NEET Paper Leak Row, Dharmendra Pradhan Chairs 1st Meeting On Re-Exam

According to sources in the Ministry of Education, the government's first priority is to conduct the re-examination in a completely safe, transpa

Shepherd, 20 Sheep Killed In Wall Collapse As Gales Create Mayhem

The deceased was identified as Venkatesh, a local shepherd. According to reports, strong winds led to the collapse of a wall, killing him on the

Jyotiraditya Scindia Highlights West Bengals Role in Developed India 2047 Vision

Bagdogra, May 15: Union Minister of Communications and Development of the Northeast Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, emphasized on Thursday that the

Yogi meets Shah amid delay over PWD, other UP cabinet portfolios

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi. The meeting comes amid a delay in portfolio allocation a

Training Camp For Wicket-Keepers

Kiran More arrived at the ground at 9 am and delivered expert coaching to the Andhra players, sharing insights from his illustrious international

Effluent discharge into canal suspected to have triggered hepatitis A outbreak

Chennithala skips CLP meet alleging norms ignored

Soon after the Congress named V D Satheesan as Kerala chief minister, signs of internal dissent surfaced with senior leader Ramesh Chennithala ex

India Inc biggies turbocharge plans to move logistics into electric lane

Top Indian companies are boosting their green logistics plans. PepsiCo is expanding its electric vehicle corridors. Maruti Suzuki aims to shift m

Discover the Ancient Baroli Temple: A Marvel Dedicated to Lord Shivas Nataraja Form

Jaipur, May 15: Across India, numerous magnificent temples honor Lord Shiva, the supreme deity. In Rajasthan, the Baroli Temple complex stands ou

New textbooks to reach schools soon in T.N.

Did you know sea otters have a personal favorite rock they keep forever? Here's the surprisingly sweet reason why

Sea otters are highly intelligent marine mammals known for their unique survival skills and playful nature. One of their most fascinating behavio

High costs pull India Inc's foreign borrowing down 51%

The rupee ended fiscal 2026 as the worst performer in Asia against the US losing close to 10% of its value in a year marked by record exits from

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Granite quarrying kicking up dust

The villages of Kuppam, Bangarupalem and Palamaner in Andhra Pradeshs Chittoor district have been witnessing year-round granite mining activities

Quote of the Day by Hermann Hesse: 'If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is...'- Author of Siddharthas powerful words on hatred, self-awareness and the parts of ourselves we refuse to confront

Hermann Hesse's timeless quote highlights that hatred for another person often stems from something within ourselves. This profound insight encou

Calcutta HC Orders WB Police For Safe Return Of Post-Poll Clash Affected After Didi Argues As Lawyer

Ms Banerjee, who walked into the HC at around 11 am springing a surprise, told the division bench, Im appearing here for the first time to argue

Vande Mataram must in Bengal school assemblies

West Bengal schools now have a new directive. All state-run and aided schools must sing Vande Mataram. This will happen during morning assemblies

Maharashtra Approves Four Expressway Projects in Vidarbha

Mumbai, May 15: The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, granted administrative approval on Thursday for

Udhayanidhi clarifies stand on Sanatana

Sri Lankas Fisheries Minister urges CM Vijay to ban bottom trawling

Hoping to travel to Tamil Nadu and meet the CM, says Ramalingam Chandrasekar

Narayana Inspects Anna Canteen In Vijayawada

The minister inspected food quality, sanitation, drinking water arrangements and other facilities at the canteen. He closely examined cleanliness

Delhi BJP President Advocates Fuel Conservation for National Interest

New Delhi, May 15: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal to reduce petrol and diesel consumption an

BRICS consensus on West Asia uncertain as Iran, UAE spar at meeting

BRICS foreign ministers are struggling to agree on a joint statement concerning West Asia. Tensions flared between the UAE and Iran during the me

AIDSO Expresses Concern Over Irregularities In NEET-UG

The AIDSO also strongly condemned the repeated failures of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in ensuring a fair, transparent, and secure examinat

Govt aims to reduce heat wave-linked deaths: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a significant government goal. India is actively working to eliminate deaths caused by heat waves. This i

DC Edit | Kerala Has A CM, At Last

It was not just the UDF and its strategies that helped it coast to victory. The LDF government was happily contributing ammo to the reconstituted

Boy dies after falling from terrace while flying kite near Kancheepuram

Madhya Pradesh Fireworks Factory Owner Faces NSA Charges Following Deadly Blast

Devas, May 15: Authorities have imposed the National Security Act (NSA) against Anil Malviya, the owner of a fireworks manufacturing unit in Tonk

Fifth Straight IPL Loss for Punjab As Varma Slams 75 for Mumbai

Mumbai chase 201 against Punjab as Tilaks unbeaten 75 seals six-wicket IPL victory

Chinese Proverb of the Day: The unfaithful woman has remorse, the faithful one has regret Life lessons on loyalty, desire, temptation and why feelings are based on choices

Chinese Proverb of the Day explores the meaning of The unfaithful woman has remorse, the faithful one has regret. The traditional saying reflects

AAP student wing protests NEET paper leak, seeks PMs resignation

P. Kumaran takes charge as Indias High Commissioner in London

The new High Commissioner paid tributes to the statues of Mahatma Gandhi in Tavistock Square and Parliament Square and to Babasaheb B.R. Ambedkar

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Dev Sai Discusses Development Plans with Amit Shah in New Delhi

Raipur, May 15: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai recently returned from a visit to New Delhi, where he met with Union Home Minister Ami

Techie Catfished Of 81.67 Lakh, 2 Arrested

According to police, the victim, identified as Ashok, came into contact with the main accused, Poojitha Reddy, through Instagram.

Railways To Run Special Trains To Clear Summer Rush

The one way special express train No. 07810 Kacheguda-Visakhapatnam will leave Kacheguda on Friday on May 15 at 08.45 pm which will reach Visakha

Bageerath Case Hearing Fixed for Today

Bandis son urges court to restrain police from arresting him.

Remove import duty on cotton to ensure supply, CM Vijay urges Modi

Of late, the industry is facing severe crisis due to increase in cotton price, and consequently yarn prices. I understand this is caused primaril

Court Orders Data Transfer to T-Wallet

According to the petitioners, their company was previously engaged by the government for operation of T-Wallet and the dispute arose after the go

DC Edit | Resist Lustre Of Gold

One of the simpler ways to help tackle foreign exchange reserves and CAD-related pressures in the face of global volatility is to restrict the im

Pricier oil adds to Beijing's EV push

As China grapples with the impacts of rising oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, the country's gasoline demand is projected to declin

Delhi Cops Arrest Kapra Robbers, Recover Gold, Silver

Stolen gold and silver recovered after accused fled Hyderabad following a brutal attack

The enduring legacy left behind by Ted Turner

The mind behind 24-hour globalised news saw its profitable nature first thrive, and then be commodified

US Jury Awards $49.5 Million To 2019 Boeing 737 MAX Crash Victim's Family

The suit was brought by relatives of Samya Stumo, who died in the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash which claimed a total of 157 lives.

NIA says TATP explosive used in 2025 Red Fort blast case

The National Investigation Agency's charge sheet details the 2025 Red Fort blast. Triacetone Triperoxide, or TATP, was used in the explosive devi

Rajasthan Health Minister Initiates Three-Pronged Investigation into Kota Hospital Incident

Jaipur, May 15: Rajasthans Health and Medical Minister, Rajendra Singh Khinvsar, announced that a thorough investigation is underway regarding th

Student Suicide Triggers Debate Among Mental Health Counsellors

Several deaths were reported immediately after Intermediate results or supplementary examinations.

Rajasthan ATS Launches Major Operation Against Suspected Cross-Border Network; Seven Arrested

Jaipur, May 15: The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has initiated a significant operation against a suspected terrorist and smuggling network linked t

Boy on Bike, Degree on Wall

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com Every city reveals its future in small scenes. In Jammu, one such scene is becoming painfull

West Asia war, Hormuz, Gaza dominate BRICS foreign ministers' meet

BRICS foreign ministers met in New Delhi to discuss the West Asia conflict. They emphasized dialogue and diplomacy to end the war. Ensuring safe

MP: 3 Killed, 23 Injured In Explosion In Firecracker Factory, Probe Ordered

Mr. Singh said that the fire has been brought under control and the explosives stored in another location inside the unit have been taken under p

NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: CBI probes role of public servants, larger conspiracy

The CBI is investigating potential public servant involvement in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The agency is seeking custodial interrogation of an

Away from the complex agenda, here are five other highlights from day 1 of the Trump-Xi summit

Posting on social media in mid-April, Trump predicted Xi would give him a big, fat hug upon his arrival in Beijing. Come Thursday morning, Trump

Viral WhatsApp Warning Sparks Fear Among Bengalis in Hyderabad

Unverified housing warning raises concerns over discrimination and social media panic

I refuse to be intimidated, says Delhi High Court judge, initiates contempt proceedings against Kejriwal, AAP leaders

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma directs that CBIs plea be placed before another Bench; clarifying that she is not recusing herself from the matter;

'US bullying not unfamiliar to anyone here': Iran FM Abbas Araghchi at BRICS meet

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly criticized the United States at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi. He labeled US

Assam Police Seize 21.36 Crore in Drugs, Five Arrested

Guwahati, May 15: Assam police have conducted a significant anti-narcotics operation, seizing drugs worth approximately 21.36 crore and arresting