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Congress Demands Implementation of Sarna Religious Code for Tribal Identity in Census

Ranchi, May 19: The Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee has called for the implementation of the Sarna religious code to ensure the independent

Investigation Launched into Abhishek Banerjees Alleged 17 Properties

Kolkata, May 19: Officials from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) have initiated an investigation into multiple properties allegedly owned

Manuel Neuer Set For Return To Germany World Cup Squad: Reports

Neuer retired from Germany duty after Euro 2024, having played 124 games at international level

Congress Party's 2028 Election Manifesto To Lay Stress On Socio-economic Measures: Karnataka CM

Siddaramaiah, addressing the gathering on completion of his 3-year rule as Chief Minister at a convention held in Tumakuru, said in the last 3-ye

Tanuj Puniya Critiques BJPs Religion-Centric Politics

Lucknow, May 19: Congress MP Tanuj Puniya has criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths comments regarding prayers on the streets.

Show Us True Picture: Ashok Gehlot Questions Govt Over Fuel Shortage Reports

This is a time of crisis and instead of misleading people, the government should tell the truth so that people can prepare, he said

Samyuktha Viswanathan: Social media following should not affect an actors relevancy

The Katchi Sera star talks about her upcoming film Double Occupancy, balancing streaming and theatrical projects, and starring alongside Dulquer

Guardiola Expected To Leave Manchester City After This Season With Maresca To Take Over: Reports

Guardiola, who has won 17 major trophies at City since arriving in English football in 2016, has repeatedly been asked in recent weeks whether he

SC refuses to dilute directions on relocation of stray dogs from public spaces

The court directed states and UTs to strengthen Animal Birth Control infrastructure, ensure anti-rabies vaccine availability and take strict meas

'Brain hematoma, ruptured spleen': Chilling details in autopsy report in Greater Noida dowry death case

Police are investigating whether the injuries support the family's allegations of prolonged physical and mental harassment over dowry demands by

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid global tensions down arrow image

Sensex slipped 114.19 points to close at 75,200.85, while the Nifty fell 31.95 points to settle at 23,618. Analysts said Nifty needs to sustain a

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Restaurant owner arrested in Madurai for trafficking Indian nationals to cyber scam compounds in Cambodia

The accused, identified as Madhan Vadivel, received commissions for each recruitment. He even ran restaurants inside the compounds in Cambodia an

Ruskin Bond turns 92, launches new book in Dehradun

Legendary storyteller Ruskin Bond is keeping his beautiful birthday tradition alive. Ahead of turning 92, he treated fans in Dehradun to his newe

Indian Stock Market Closes Lower Amid Global Uncertainty

Mumbai, May 19: The Indian stock market ended in the red on Tuesday, losing its initial gains due to mixed signals from global markets amid ongoi

Sanjeev Sanyal calls for transparency of Rules Act to empower citizens, businesses

Sanjeev Sanyal has pitched for a Transparency of Rules Act that would create a unified digital portal for all government rules and regulations, e

Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi on Norway pension fund dropping Adani shares from portfolio

Rahul Gandhi took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding a move by Norways pension fund to drop Adani Green Energy from its investments.

Stop witch hunt of former Jamaat-e-Islami chief's mourners: Mehbooba Mufti

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti urged the Jammu and Kashmir administration to halt the witch hunt against individuals who expressed emotions at the

National Commission for Women seeks time-bound probe into Jodhpur sisters' suicide case

The National Commission for Women is investigating a grave case in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Two sisters allegedly faced repeated gang rape, blackmail,

NCW Seeks Home Ministrys Nod For Opening Offices In UTs

SRINAGAR, May 19: The National Commission for Women has proposed to open offices in the countrys Union territories and is awaiting approval from

Does This Video Show a Bangladeshi Thief Stuck in a Window in Assam? No!

The incident, which took place on 10 May, is from Bangladesh's Cumilla and not Assam.

Complete Mulapet, Machilipatnam, Ramayapatnam Ports By Year End: Minister

He asked the officials to bring issues, if any, during the construction to his notice for early resolution. The dredging works for the Mulapet po

Modi Meets Denmarks PM in Oslo to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Oslo, May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Denmarks Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Oslo on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed ways

Robbery attemptat ATM foiled in Salem

Inder Kaur, Divya Pahuja, Simmi Chaudhary: Three haunting canal deaths that shocked the nation in the last two years

The recent death of Punjabi singer Inder Kaur, found in a canal after a suspected abduction by a rejected suitor, echoes similar tragic cases. Fo

Sai Manjrekar Emphasizes Continuous Learning and Groundedness for True Growth

Mumbai, May 19: Actress Sai Manjrekar, daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar, is steadily carving her niche in the industry. She believes that d

Pakistans False Claims on IWT: Blaming India for Its Own Mistakes, Report Says

New Delhi, May 19: Following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India adopted a firm stance and temporarily suspended the Indus Water Treat

Who was Inder Kaur? Punjabi singer found dead in Ludhiana canal days after alleged kidnapping

Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was found dead in a Ludhiana canal. The 29-year-old artist had been missing since May 13. Police are investigating her

Kerala Govt Forms Expert Panel to Prepare White Paper on State Finance

The UDF has been alleging that Kerala's finances were in trouble due to mismanagement under the Left rule, which was strongly rejected by then Fi

Centre will blame West Asia conflict for all its failures: Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH, May 19: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday attacked the Centre, saying the Union Government would now pin the blame for a

Health Quiz: On the endocrine system

How much do you know about your hormones and the system that regulates them? Take this quiz to find out!

Who is Sibi George? MEA diplomat defending India's Press Freedom as PM Narendra Modi gets heckled by Norwegian journalist

Sibi George: Senior Indian diplomat Sibi George has gone viral after a sharp exchange with a Norwegian journalist over Indias democracy, human ri

Zoom Expands MCP Capabilities to Connect Conversations Across AI Tools

New Zoom MCP capabilities combine conversation intelligence, enterprise data, and optimized retrieval, enabling AI tools to search, reason, and a

Health Wrap first anniversary quiz

Marking the first anniversary episode of Health Wrap by The Hindu , heres a special Fun Fact quiz segment featuring some of the most surprising h

Tanker delivers Russian LNG to China after almost six months at sea, LSEG ship-tracking data shows

Despite Western sanctions, Russia has continued LNG exports to China, with a gas carrier completing a nearly six-month journey this week

U.S. military watchdog probes strikes on alleged drug boats: reports

Legal experts and rights groups suggest the attacks could amount to extrajudicial killings because they have apparently targeted civilians who do

Strengthening Partnerships Essential for Indias Competitive Edge: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, May 19: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the need for deeper partnerships between the government and indus

Senior Congress Leader Criticizes Demolition of Poor Nagar Settlement in Bandra

Mumbai, May 19: Senior Congress leader Hussain Dalwai has condemned the decision to demolish the Poor Nagar settlement in Bandra, Maharashtra. He

SC collegium approves names of nine judicial officers, 10 advocates as judges of Madras HC

NEW DELHI, May 19: The Supreme Court collegium has approved a proposal for appointment of nine judicial officers and 10 advocates as judges of th

Vizag autorickshaw drivers protest fuel price hike, demand subsidised rates from State government

CITU-affiliated union marches from Jagadamba junction to a petrol bunk, says drivers cannot earn even 300 a day after free bus scheme for women

European Union prepares to cut U.S. import duties to avoid Trump tariff hike

President Donald Trump has said he would impose much higher tariffs on EU goods if the European Union did not implement its trade deal commitment

Tamed Elephant Dies Day After Clash That Killed Tourist in Kodagu

In the fight, Kanjan gave a strong push to Marthanda which made him slip and fell on a visitor, Tulsi (33), a native of Tamil Nadu, who died afte

SP-Congress alliance will continue, focus will be on victory not seats: Akhilesh Yadav

LUCKNOW, May 19:Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said the alliance with its partners would continue in future elections, asser

All major pharmacy chains, hospital-based medical stores, Jan Aushadhi Kendras to remain open on May 20

Pharmacies nationwide will stay open on May 20. This defies a strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists against e-pha

Bihar CM asks govt. doctors to not 'unnecessarily' refer patients to major hospitals

The new directive will be in force in the State from August 15 this year, Samrat Choudhary said

Bharat Forge signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh govt

Bharat Forge will establish India's first private sector Marine Gas Turbine repair and overhaul facility in Visakhapatnam. This significant proje

Tough times ahead; youth, small traders to be worst hit: Rahul in Raebareli

RAEBARELI (UP), May 19: Congress Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that an economic shock is coming and it will not hit Adani, Ambani, or Modi, but

Continuous Learning and Staying Grounded is True Growth: Sai Manjrekar

Mumbai, May 19: Actress Sai Manjrekar, daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar, is gradually making her mark in the industry. Despite her fathers

Jharkhand records zero polluted stretches on Ganga main stem for 7th straight year: Namami Gange

Jharkhand has set a benchmark by maintaining its segment of the Ganga river pristine for seven straight years. This achievement stems from a forw

Dispute with Maran: SC asks SpiceJet to move Delhi HC for extension of time to deposit 144 crore

The High Court had on May 4 dismissed pleas moved by SpiceJet and its promoter Ajay Singh seeking a review of an earlier order asking the airline

A Big Thank You To Vijay: Tamil Nadu Women Welcome Liquor Crackdown

Tamil Nadu shuts 717 TASMAC liquor outlets within 500m of schools and places of worship.

Major portion of drone mapping for comprehensive land re-survey completed across Puducherry

The last State-wide land survey was conducted in the 1970s, and only urban areas were surveyed separately thereafter.

Punjabi Singer Inder Kaur found dead in Ludhiana canal days after alleged kidnapping. All you need to know

Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was found dead in a canal near Ludhiana, five days after she went missing. Police have launched a murder investigation,

Snake Encounter at Salman Khans Apartment: A 5-Foot Indian Rat Snake Found

Mumbai, May 19: A 5-foot-long Indian Rat Snake, locally known as Dhaman, was discovered slithering in actor Salman Khans Galaxy Apartment in Mumb

Tragic Accident in Maihar Claims Three Lives, Over 25 Injured

Maihar, May 19: A tragic accident occurred in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, when a speeding truck collided with a tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims hea

Off Campus series review: A chaotic, charming, and addictive Hockey romance

Prime Videos Off Campus, based on The Deal by Elle Kennedy, is a predictable, glossy hockey romance elevated by strong chemistry, emotional since

Inder Kaur death reason: How Punjabi singer allegedly lost her life nearly six days after kidnapping

Inder Kaur death reason:: Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was found dead in the Neelo canal, six days after her alleged abduction in Ludhiana. Her fami

Rs 1 cr retirement corpus not enough: PSU employee retiring after 35 years job breaks down before son seeking help

A PSU employee retiring with nearly Rs 1 crore faces family anxiety due to his history of financial mismanagement and falling victim to scams. De

Rs 1 cr retirment corpus not enough: PSU employee retiring after 35 years job breaks down before son seeking help

A PSU employee retiring with nearly Rs 1 crore faces family anxiety due to his history of financial mismanagement and falling victim to scams. De

Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City after record-breaking 10 years, ex-Chelsea manager may take over, claim reports

Pep Guardiola, who has won 17 major trophies at Manchester City since arriving in English soccer in 2016, has repeatedly been asked in recent wee

Allegations of Land Sale Near Mahakal Temple Spark Controversy in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, May 19: In a significant political controversy, Umang Singhar, the Leader of the Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, has raised se

WHO chief says 'deeply concerned' by 'scale and speed' of Democratic Republic Congos Ebola outbreak

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern the second-highest level of alert

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians de Kock, Raj Bawa ruled out of remainder of season

De Kock has been ruled out with a tendon injury in his left wrist, while Raj Angad Bawa suffered a ligament tear in his right thumb

What is the Zwan-Wolf effect at Mars?

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PM Modis UAE Visit Strengthens Indias Energy Security Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

New Delhi, May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has proven to be strategically significant. During this

Karnataka HC Restrains Transport Unions From May 20 Strike

During the hearing, counsel for the transport corporations submitted that a 12.5 per cent salary hike had already been implemented and Rs 450 cro

Mumbai Indians Face Double Blow as Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa Ruled Out of IPL 2026

Mumbai, May 19: The Mumbai Indians (MI) have suffered a significant setback in their IPL 2026 campaign, being eliminated from playoff contention.

I isolated myself, gained 45 kilos: How IAS officer Pari Bishnoi transformed her life and cracked India's toughest exam UPSC with AIR 30

IAS officer Pari Bishnoi, who achieved AIR 30 in UPSC, shared her journey of overcoming stress eating and gaining 45 kilos after failing her firs

Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli forces intercepted 41 vessels, 10 still sailing

Israels Foreign Ministry had said on X on May 18 that it will not allow any breach of the lawful naval blockade on Gaza

Census 2027: NCSC issues notice to Punjab over use of casteist words in questionnaire

In a significant move, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes has responded to the Punjab authorities regarding serious allegations of cast

Falta Assembly repoll: TMC candidate Jahangir Khan pulls out of contest

Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khans withdrawal comes on the last day of campaign when West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari was holding a roads

Ishan Kishan Shines as Sunrisers Hyderabad Secures Playoff Spot

New Delhi, May 19: Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has praised Ishan Kishan for his outstanding performance. In the 63rd match of IPL 2026

Zahra Marley Jolie Drops Pitt Surname, Sparks Social Media Buzz

Los Angeles, May 19: Zahra Marley Jolie, the daughter of Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is making headlines once again. Recently,

Downside risks to economy have begun materializing as continued West Asia conflict casts shadow over India's trade outlook: Crisil

The escalating conflict in West Asia is emerging as a major risk for Indias economy, threatening trade flows, increasing import costs, and puttin

Modi and Icelands PM Hold Bilateral Meeting in Oslo, Strengthening India-Nordic Cooperation

Oslo, May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting on Tuesday with Icelands Prime Minister Katrn Jakobsdttir in Oslo. The meetin

Operation Sindoor reflected smart power in its most complete expression, says Army Chief Dwivedi

In his address at a seminar hosted at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, Gen Upendra Dwivedi also said that twelve months ago, India offered the

7 rejections in 5 years: Bengaluru techie shares how he finally got the Amazon job after repeated failed attempts

A Bengaluru data engineer's story of persistent job applications to Amazon has gone viral. Aritra faced over seven rejections over five years, wi

Krishan Nagar, Ram Gali: Pak Restores Pre-Partition Names Of Lahore Streets

History bears witness that, ever since the partition, the plight of minorities in Pakistan-- particularly Hindus and Sikhs -- has been a matter o

Smriti Mandhana Advocates Open Dialogue on Menstruation Awareness

Mumbai, May 19: In India, cricket and its players enjoy immense popularity, often participating actively in social initiatives. Recently, Indian

Swaroop Sampat returns to the stage, starring opposite Anupam Kher in a new play

Swaroop Sampat returns to the stage alongside Anupam Kher in the play Jaane Pehchaane Anjane, which explores themes of loneliness and companionsh

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Celebrates Three Years of Congress Governance

Bengaluru, May 19: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah praised the Congress-led government for fulfilling its promises to the people. He highli

Asks SpiceJet to Move Delhi HC in 144 Crore Kalanithi Maran Dispute

Referring to a recent government's bailout programme for airlines, which has an outlay of Rs 5,000 crore, Rohatgi sought three months time to dep

Vijay should accord sanction to prosecute Senthilbalajiin cash-for-jobs scam: BJP

Mr. Thirupathy recalled Mr. Vijays statement that he would oppose corruption.

At least ten killed as torrential rains batter southern, central China

China's weather agency said areas in Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan faced a high risk of rain-related disas

Iscon Balaji Foods to raise USD 215 mn from Advent, 360 ONE

MUMBAI, May 19: Iscon Balaji Foods (IBF) on Tuesday said it is raising USD 215 million in a funding round, led by private equity major Advent Int

Police to probe San Diego mosque shooting as a hate crime

Three people were killed after two teenage shooters opened fire inside the Islamic Centre of San Diego in California. Police said the attackers l

GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2026 Winner Rouble Nagi Meets His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace

Indian teacher and activist Rouble Nagi, winner of the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2026, was honoured to meet His Majesty King Charles II

Shikhar Pahariya Excited for Janhvi Kapoor Ahead of 'Peddi', Calls Her 'Lady Don'

Shikhar shared his reaction on social media and left fans talking with his fun post for Janhvi Kapoor.

Ramgopalpet Police Recovers Cash Bag, Returns to Owner Swiftly

In appreciation of exemplary honesty, the auto-rickshaw driver was formally felicitated with a shawl by the Inspector who also commended both the