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APCPDCL Ties Up with EESL To Boost Energy Efficiency

Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Company Limited (APCPDCL) has entered into an agreement with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL),

Bangladesh Faces Measles Crisis as Death Toll Reaches 459

Dhaka, May 17: Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles outbreak, with six more children reported dead in the last 24 hours. This brings the

Mamata Banerjee Criticizes BJP Governments Bulldozer Politics in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 17: Former Chief Minister of West Bengal and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has launched a scathing attack on the states

Doctors Link Health to Peace at IDPD Meet

Speakers condemned the continuing assault on Gaza as a grave humanitarian tragedy, citing the destruction of hospitals and the deaths of thousand

Veteran Tamil Filmmaker K Rajan Dies by Suicide in Chennai at 85

The news of his sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the Tamil film fraternity, with several prominent industry figures expressing their dee

Veteran Marathi Actor Gets Relief In 26-Year-Old Land Dispute

Mr Shinde has ordered a temporary stay on the TDR transaction until all concerned parties are heard and the matter is thoroughly examined: Report

Amit Shah Criticizes Decades of Governance in Bengal, Highlights Corruption in Daily Life

Gandhinagar, May 17: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah criticized decades of governance in West Bengal on Sunday, alleging that ordin

Lightning Strikes in Chhattisgarh, Claiming Lives of 21 Cattle

Raipur, May 17: In a tragic incident in Chhattisgarh, lightning has resulted in the deaths of 21 cattle. Officials reported that two separate occ

Kishan Reddy Hits Out At Revanth Govt on Fuel, Paddy

Union minister G. Kishan Reddy on Sunday accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddys government of hypocrisy and inaction on fuel taxation, paddy pr

Captagon case: NCB arrests factory owner in Dehradun

The accused has been identified as Sanjay Kumar

GVMC Chief Orders Speeding Up of Bhogapuram Airport Road

Ketan Garg first reviewed the four-kilometre road development works from Vepagunta to Pinagadi

Owaisi Calls for Postponement of Exams on Bakrid Day

Hyderabad, May 17: Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of AIMIM and Member of Parliament from Hyderabad, has urged Telanganas Chief Minister K. Chandras

Indian Mens Rugby Team Secures Silver at CASA Rugby Sevens; Women Finish Fourth

Tashkent, May 17: The Indian senior mens rugby team clinched the silver medal at the CASA (Central Asia and South Asia) Rugby Sevens, while the s

APNGOs Demand Immediate PRC, IR For Employees

Addressing the state executive meeting held in Vijayawada on Sunday, APNGOs state president A. Vidyasagar said the delay in constituting the PRC

Tragic Death of Businessman in New Delhi After Poisoning Incident

New Delhi, May 17: A tragic incident unfolded late last night in the Rani Bagh area of New Delhi, where a 34-35-year-old man was found in a state

No 'jealousy' against Vijay, meeting with Stalin was friendship call, says Rajinikanth

Superstar Rajinikanth denied any jealousy towards Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. He stated his recent meeting with DMK president M K S

Ladakh administration hikes wages of skilled, unskilled workers

Lieutenant-Governor announced a major wage rationalisation reform for daily wagers, part-time, seasonal and need-based employees working in the U

Health Sector: Underutilisation of Central Funds in AP

Public health experts have pointed out that poor planning is a key reason behind the underutilisation

PM Modi receives Sweden's prestigious award Royal Order of Polar Star

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Sweden's highest honour, the Royal Order of Polar Star. This marks his 31st international award. The presti

KCM Ensures Repatriation of Women From Kuwait, Muscat

Konaseema Centre for Migration facilitates return of workers facing abuse abroad

PM Modi conferred with Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star; 31st global honour for him

Unique Star-Shaped Temple Dedicated to Narayana in Mysore

Mysore, May 17: Across the globe, numerous temples dedicated to Narayana showcase stunning architecture and captivating stories that strengthen t

PM Modi's Norway visit seen boosting India-Nordic business, startup ties: Industry voices

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Norway, business leaders and startup representatives said the visit is expected to stre

VMC Chief Stresses Speed, Accuracy in Census Drive

The commissioner conducted field inspections in Seetharampuram, Satyanarayanapuram, Durgapuram, Machavaram and NTR Colony to review the progress

Three-day Modakondamma Jathara begins on a grand note

Chamba: New Faces Elected in Chuwadi Municipal Panchayat Elections

Chamba, May 17: The election results for various wards of the Chuwadi Municipal Panchayat in Himachal Pradesh have been announced. According to t

Police Solve Murder Case Near Dilshad Colony in New Delhi, Three Arrested

New Delhi, May 17: The police have successfully resolved a murder case near the Dilshad Colony traffic light. All three suspects involved in the

Ordinance issued to increase number of Supreme Court judges by 4

The government has increased the Supreme Court's judge strength. An ordinance now allows for 38 judges, up from 34. This includes the Chief Justi

Hopes rues PBKS bowlers inability to create early chances

Punjab Kings bowling coach James Hopes denied suggestions that Arshdeep Singh was not fully committed to the team amid a slew of off-field contro

Retired bank employee found dead at Moosapet apartment complex

Adilabad Congress Welcomes Rajiv Gandhi Jyoti Yatra

Leaders appreciated organiser Samuel Diraviam and recalled the contributions of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi

Fire Breaks Out at UAE Nuclear Plant After Drone Attack

Abu Dhabi, May 17: A fire broke out on Sunday at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant located in the Al Dhafra region of the United Arab Emirates foll

Ebola Virus Outbreak Escalates in Congo, Rwanda-DRC Border Closed

Kigali, May 17: The Ebola outbreak in Congo has prompted urgent measures. The border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) wa

Fire Erupts at UAEs Barakah Nuclear Power Plant Following Drone Attack

Abu Dhabi, May 17: A fire broke out at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, following a

Watch: UDF finalises Kerala cabinet ahead of V D Satheesan swearing-in

After two days of discussions and deliberations, the UDF on Sunday finalised its list of cabinet ministers, with CM-designate V D Satheesan reach

PM Modi Receives Sweden's Top Honour, Royal Order Of Polar Star

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred with Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star, the highest honour awarded to a Head of Government

Trinamool leaders face arrests, public anger, return extorted money

The crackdown intensified after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari urged people to file complaints against those who had allegedly extorted money fr

Palestinian leader's son wins role in Abbas' party, official says

Yasser Abbas won a seat in elections for the Fatah Central Committee, the partys highest decision-making body, at its first general conference in

African proverb of the day: 'Little things make a woman love a man...' Life lessons on relationships, romance, wealth and why you don't need only grand gestures to win a heart

African proverb of the day shares a message about relationships, romance, wealth, and trust. It explains how small actions create strong bonds. T

Trans rights, progressive groups come together to launch new collective

Male nursing officer arrested for misbehaving with PG medical student at RIMS in Adilabad

Rising Inflation Burdens the Poor and Working Class: Dipankar Bhattacharya

Darbhanga, May 17: Dipankar Bhattacharya, the General Secretary of CPI (ML), criticized the NDA government on Sunday for the rising prices of die

Shah Arrives On 3-Day Visit To Chhattisgarh, To Review Security Situation In Post-Maoism Bastar

Mr. Shah is scheduled to review the security situation in Bastar after the tribal region was declared free from armed Maoists on March 31: Report

Iran media says no tangible concessions in U.S. response to Iran proposal

The Fars news agency said Washington had presented a five-point list which included a demand for Iran to keep only one nuclear site in operation

Bengaluru-Mumbai Express Launches, Strengthening Connectivity Between Karnataka and Maharashtra

New Delhi, May 17: The inaugural journey of the Bengaluru-Mumbai Express commenced on Sunday, enhancing connectivity between Karnataka and Mahara

President Droupadi Murmu to Present Padma Awards on May 25, 2026

New Delhi, May 17: President Droupadi Murmu will present the Padma Awards for the year 2026 on May 25. The Ministry of Home Affairs announced thi

Mee Surakhsha Drive in Malkajgiri

Initiative to build a verified database of residents, tenants and domestic staff

Citizens join 3K Run for Lake at Saroornagar to support rejuvenation efforts

IPL 2026 CSK vs SRH | The intrigue over Dhoni hits fever pitch

Compared to previous match-eve sessions in Chennai, when he preferred to take mostly throwdowns, Dhoni faced off against bowlers for a sustained

Two tourists from Kerala dead, eight injured as insulated transport vehicle hits MUV near Kollur

IPL 2026: Jurel and Parag Shine as RR Sets DC a Target of 194 Runs

New Delhi, May 17: In the 62nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Rajasthan Royals (RR) has set a target of 194 runs for Delhi Capita

Gautam Adani Announces 60,000 Crore Investment in Bihar During Meeting with Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary

Patna, May 17: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, inaugurated the Adani Eye Care Project at Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital in Masti Chak, Sara

BJP Slams Police Action on Go Rakshaks

The BJP demanded that police act impartially, stop lodging false complaints, and ensure peace and communal harmony during Bakrid

Maulana Sajid Rashidi Critiques Andhra CMs Population Growth Strategy

New Delhi, May 17: Maulana Sajid Rashidi has sharply criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus announcement to provide financia

14-Year-Old Dies 3 Days After Being Hit By Cricket Ball

A 14-year-old boy died in Girnibavi village of Duggondi mandal in Warangal district after being hit on the head by a cricket ball, police said on

Aarogya Santhai millets and value addition festival held

Strait of Hormuz deadlock deepens? Drone strike at nuclear power plant in UAE

International Atomic Energy Agency said emergency diesel generators were providing power to the plant's unit 3, and called for maximum military r

Clash Over Cattle Rumours in Asifnagar

Two policemen on duty sustained injuries in the stonepelting, and several parked vehicles were damaged

Taiwan no pushover: Chinese Studies Expert Srikanth Kondapalli warns Beijing faces catastrophic casualties in event of invasion

Chinese Studies expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, broke down the long-term regional stability implications of

Telangana Government Forms Committee to Identify Movement Activists in Four Categories

Hyderabad, May 17: The Telangana government has established a high-level committee to categorize Telangana Udyamakarulu (state movement activists

International Leaders Urged to Intervene for the Release of the 11th Panchen Lama

Beijing, May 17: The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) and supporters of Tibetan Buddhism worldwide have called on the Chinese Communist Par

'We will welcome you with flowers': Bengal BJP chief's sarcastic invite to Abhishek Banerjee for Falta repoll

West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya sarcastically invited TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to campaign in Falta ahead of the May 21 repoll, clai

Five booked for alleged attack on house in Kannur

Konda Surekha Invites CM for Saraswati Antya Pushkaralu

The Pushkaralu where the Godavari, Pranhita and the subterranean Saraswati converge is expected about 30 lakh devotees during the period till Jun

Congress Leader Pawan Bansal Critiques PM Modis Remarks on Global Concerns

Chandigarh, May 17: Congress leader Pawan Bansal has responded critically to Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent comments expressing concern ove

Agnimitra Paul Criticizes TMC Leaders Amid Asansol Gathering

Asansol, May 17: Agnimitra Paul, a minister from West Bengal, attended a gathering in Mohishila, Asansol, aimed at thanking voters and supporters

Quote of the day by American Economist Milton Friedman: If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years Witty take on inefficiency, corruption, and control as world faces oil and gas crisis

Quote of the day: The Sahara Desert quote continues to resonate because it combines humor with sharp criticism. It may make people laugh, but it

Kondagattu Emerges Fourth Highest Revenue Generating Temple In Telangana

Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple at Kondagattu in Jagtial district recorded a revenue of Rs 21.98 crore for the 2025-26 financial year

Siva Parvathula Kalyanam to be held in Tirupati on May 30

Govt To Implement Kudremukh Rehabilitation Project In Phases: Khandre

Another 300 families have voluntarily applied for relocation and the rehabilitation project will be implemented in phases: Karnataka Forest, Ecol

Naka Bandi: 440 Traffic Violation, 29 Other Cases Booked in Nellore

Officials said surveillance has been intensified in crime-prone areas using drone cameras to prevent offences such as gambling, ganja consumption

Anil Vij Defends Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Amid NEET Paper Leak Controversy

Ambala, May 17: The political discourse surrounding the NEET paper leak continues to intensify. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has called for the

Protests Erupt in Tiljala Against Demolition of Illegal Constructions

Kolkata, May 17: Protests erupted in the Tiljala area of Park Circus, Kolkata, on Sunday against the demolition of illegal constructions by bulld

RPF Rescues 584 Individuals and Saves 25 Lives in Mumbai

Mumbai, May 17: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Central Railway has successfully reunited 584 vulnerable children and adults with their fam

Malabar region gets eight Ministers in V.D. Satheesan Cabinet

Kozhikode and Kasaragod districts will not have any representation for the time being

Saving fuel: MoS Somanna travels on metro & bike to flag off express train in Bengaluru

Minister of State V Somanna travelled by Namma Metro and an electric bike, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to reduce fuel use.

I was inspired to write my book after watching Dhurandhar, says Guruprasad

Kannada book Paknalli Namma Dhurandhararu, authored by the former Director-General of Police, released in Dharwad

PM Modi Celebrates Gandhis Timeless Ideals in Sweden

Gothenburg, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in Gothenburg, Sweden. During the event, Swedi

VHP Leader Vinod Bansal Responds to Digvijay Singhs Remarks on Congresss Anti-Hindu Stance

New Delhi, May 17: In response to Congress leader Digvijay Singhs comments regarding the Dhar-Bhojshala issue, Vinod Bansal, a leader of the Vish

Satheesan names 20 Ministers; Kerala Cabinet to take oath on May 18

Of the 63 Congress MLAs in the 102-strong UDF contingent, many eligible names could not be given Ministerial berths as the party had to consider

Lawyers clash with police during demolition drivein Lucknow; injuries reported

Lawyers allege excessive force was used and that the police treated them as if they were an enemy

Sangareddy Fruit Research Centre distributes 2 lakh saplings to farmers annually

Kottampatti farmers urge government to extend water supply to the region through Periyar Main Canal

The farmers say that they have been demanding proper water supply from the Periyar Main Canal for over 40 years; Prior to the 2026 Assembly elect

Return of Leiden copper plates should spark efforts for further repatriations, say Indian archaeologists

Efforts needed to bring back copper plates issued by an 8th-century Pandya ruler from the British Museum; inscriptions on Leiden copper plates re

Cgarh District Completes First Phase Census In Record Time, Sai Congratulates The Authorities For Feat

The GPM district successfully completed the House Listing and Housing Census within just 17 days, setting a new benchmark in the state: GPM distr

Jammu and Kashmirs Lieutenant Governor Engages in 2027 Census Self-Enumeration Initiative

Srinagar, May 17: Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, participated in the self-enumeration initiative for the 2027 Census

Three Arrested in Delhi for Conspiracy to Frame Landlord in Shooting Incident

New Delhi, May 17: The Delhi Police have swiftly uncovered a conspiracy related to a murder plot, leading to the arrest of three suspects. A join

Stone pelting over suspected cattle transport leaves home guard injured in Gudimalkapur

Monthly fund release for welfare residential school

EPICs found strewn in Birbhum field; Aadhaar cards recovered from Trinamool office in Bidhannagar

BJP leaders alleges that the Trinamools party office had long been used for illegal activities and that residents' identity documents had been ke