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Gujarats Kesar Mango Festival 2026 Kicks Off on May 16, Farmers to Sell GI-Tagged Dates Directly

Ahmedabad, May 16: The Kesar Mango Festival 2026 is set to commence in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, showcasing a significant farmer-to-consumer initiative

Vicky Kaushal: From Engineering to Acting Stardom, A Remarkable Journey

Mumbai, May 16: Born in Chembur, Mumbai, Vicky Kaushal is now recognized as one of the most powerful and sensitive actors in Hindi cinema. This o

Chinese Proverb of the Day: The woman who tells her age is either too young to have anything to lose or too old to have anything to gain Life lessons on perception, social expectations, identity and why confidence speaks louder than age

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of The woman who tells her age is either too young to have anything to lose or too old to have

Telugu Desam Shifts Mahanadu to Mangalagiri to Save Costs

TD president and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has approved the decision to shift the two-day event from Nellore to Vijayawada.

Traders in Prayagraj Support PM Modis Call to Avoid Gold Purchases for One Year

Prayagraj, May 16: Traders in Prayagrajs jewelry market have shown a mixed but largely positive response to Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal

GST Tribunal revamps appeal process: Division bench review now mandatory for appeals

The move seeks to prevent smaller benches from deciding cases involving important legal questions, ensure consistent rulings, and streamline the

Parents of Jubilee Hills Murder for Gain Case Suspect Detained; Accused Split at Warangal

Of them, six teams were reportedly sent to different locations connected to Nepal border routes.

PM Modi denies proposal to impose surcharge on foreign travel

Addressing concerns about reports suggesting a new tax on international travel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was quick to clarify that such plans

Juggernaut rolls on: On the third phase of SIR of electoral rolls

The anomalies of Phase 2 of the SIR demand a fresh approach from the ECI in Phase 3

Rajasthan Congress Questions NTA Amid NEET Paper Leak Controversy

Jaipur, May 16: Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra raised serious concerns on Friday regarding the National Testing Agencys (NTA) oper

Man gets three years in jail for harassing Class 8 student in Erode

Winner pays USD 9 million in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry

The auction on eBay was intended to revive an event that Buffett hosted for more than two decades that raised USD 53 million for the GLIDE Founda

Allahabad HC grants bail to men held over Ganga iftar row

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a group of men. They were accused of consuming non-vegetarian food on a boat in the Ganga river in V

No Immediate Relief for Bandi Sai Bageerath; High Court Reserves Orders for May 21

Nageshwar Rao, counsel for victim, argued that the Bageerath had induced the victim and used and dumped her

Superpower summit: On the Trump visit to China

As the U.S. and China renegotiate ties, India must reinforce its strategic autonomy

Allegations of Dowry Death Filed After Womans Suicide in Bhopal

Bhopal, May 16: Following the tragic suicide of a 34-year-old woman in Bhopal, police have filed a case against her husband and mother-in-law for

47,917 Students Appear For APEAPCET-2026 Exam

JNTUK vice-chancellor C.S.R.K. Prasad set the CET code for the exam on Friday morning.

Fuel price hike may push inflation up by 20 bps, say experts

Fuel prices have risen, potentially pushing retail inflation up by 0.15 to 0.20 percentage points. Experts warn this could lead to wider price in

Commission of Inquirys deadline extended until November 20

The Centre has extended the deadline for the Commission of Inquiry probing Manipur's ethnic violence. The panel will now submit its report by Nov

Fire breaks out at godown on tech park premises in Sholinganallur

Kyiv mourns as death toll from Russian attack in the Ukrainian capital rises to 24

The cruise missile hit the nine-story corner apartment block Thursday during what the Ukrainian air force said was Russias biggest barrage on the

Reconnecting with a forgotten river: Citizen-led audit to assess SWDs feeding into Vrishabhavati

Trump plans statue park near National Mall, may trigger legal fight

President Donald Trump is set to unveil a grand vision for West Potomac Park: the National Garden of American Heroes, a statue garden commemorati

Health Minister Orders Probe Into Careless Handling of Amputated Leg

Expressing anger over the incident, the minister said the incident is serious, as there is a proper protocol in place in dealing with bio-medical

India, UAE bolster defence, energy & infra partnership

In a landmark move towards deeper collaboration, India and the UAE have inked multiple agreements focusing on defense, energy, and infrastructure

L.M. Menezes, who shaped citys urban development, passes away

Central Government Approves New Battalion for Tripura State Rifles

Agartala, May 16: The Central Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the formation of an additional battalion for the Tripura State Rifles (TSR),

Delhi Congress gets 14 new district chiefs amid organisation overhaul

All's Not Well In AMMA Workplace Harassment, Actor Resignation, Lack Of Power For Office Bearers Rock Organisation

Speaking to the media on Friday, Tini Tom said that all administrative powers currently rest with the general secretary and that the rules need t

Rajnath Singh, N Chandrababu Naidu launch Combat Aircraft infrastructure facility in Andhra Pradesh

India has officially launched its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh Chief Mini

GCC to expedite works on civic projects, curb stray cattle and dog menace

AMCC a Return Gift for Region That Backed NDA: Lokesh

Lokesh said the sacred land associated with Sri Sathya Sai Baba was now transforming into a new power centre for Indias defence sector.

POTUS: China is paying substantial tariffs, but we didn't discuss levies

While Trump maintained the leaders this week spoke about almost everything you can discuss, except for a reduction of tariffs, he did allow that

Jaishankar Congratulates Hungarys New Deputy Prime Minister Anita Orbn, Emphasizes Strengthening India-Hungary Relations

New Delhi, May 16: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar congratulated Anita Orbn on her appointment as Hungarys Deputy Prime Minister a

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari resigns from Nandigram seat, retains Bhabanipur constituency

The Chief Minister has officially stepped down from their position representing the Nandigram constituency in the state assembly. This significan

Fidelity data breach settlement with up to $5,000 compensation for affected customers- here's who can file a claim

Fidelity Investments is settling a class-action lawsuit for $2.5 million following a 2024 data breach. Customers whose financial account and rout

Fuel price hike will trigger inflation: Congress

The recent Rs 3 increase in petrol and diesel costs has ignited serious backlash from Congress, with party figures like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikar

NHPC sharpens AI focus for real-time flood forecasting

India's dam infrastructure faces challenges from extreme weather. NHPC is now using Artificial Intelligence for better flood forecasting and dam

Quote of the Day by the Professor from Money Heist:When the odds are against us, that's when we shine the brightest Inspiring quote on overcoming challenges, persistence, survival, strategic thinking and why difficult moments reveal true strength

Quote of the Day by the Professor from Money Heist: When the odds are against us, that's when we shine the brightest is a powerful reflection on

Productivity, not just growth, for Viksit Bharat

India must unlock productivity to sustain long-term economic growth

Chhattisgarh proposes to use security camps as 'Seva Kendras'

Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, has launched an innovative program aimed at revitalizing inactive police and paramilitary camps wi

Petrol, diesel price hike comes as a shocker to many

Iran Urges India to Continue Chabahar Port Work

Araghchi said Iran attaches great importance to ties with India and supported a greater role for India in addressing the West Asian crisis.

Externment Order Issued Against Man Involved In Cricket Betting Cases

The externment order was issued on May 14 by the special executive magistrate and the Superintendent of Police, Udupi District Police, against Bh

Monsoon to arrive in Kerala on May 26, six days early; IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for 2026

The monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26, six days earlier than usual. This early onset is significant as it precedes sowing for key

Doing more with less is India Inc's new mantra to beat tough times

Prioritizing efficiency, Indian enterprises are reshaping their spending habits. Non-essential travel and expenses are being minimized, while rem

Assam Congress Leader Banshree Gogoi Resigns from Party Positions

Guwahati, May 16: Senior Congress leader Banshree Gogoi has resigned from all positions within the Indian National Congress and her primary membe

Seminar on influence of Western Ghats on farming and economy held

Principal Secretary of Department of Forest, Environment and Ecology Srinivasulu said that despite high ecological and scientific significance of

Athletics: Pole vault world record holder Duplantis adopts longer run-up to generate more power

Pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis is trying a longer 22-step run-up. He aims to enhance his performance for upcoming championships. Faith Kipye

31 Kuki, Naga hostages released in Manipur

Thirty-one people abducted earlier this week in Manipur's Kangpokpi and Senapati districts have been released. Armed men had ambushed civilian ve

Israeli Military Chiefs Secret UAE Visits During Recent Conflict Revealed

Jerusalem, May 16: Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir and other senior officers secretly visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the recent

Karreguttalu Hills push: Tribal youth to be trained as tourist guides

Six staff suspended over 3.4 cr laddu scam in Rameswaram temple

Inquiry uncovers fraud involving the illegal manufacture and sale of laddus through counters

CM Naidu Disburses Rs 306.61 Crore to Polavaram Oustees

The distribution was done by Naidu during an interaction he held at the CM Camp Office in Amaravati.

Chandra Mohan Patowary sworn in as pro-tem speaker of 16th Assam legislative assembly

In a significant milestone for Assam politics, Chandra Mohan Patowary has been sworn in as Pro-tem Speaker of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly

Bay system to trigger wet spell, ease heat inTamil Nadu for next few days

Many parts of the State may receive heavy to moderate rainfall on Saturday;weather system may influence wet conditions till May 19, saysRMCchief

Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman

David Beckham has achieved a historic milestone becoming Britain's first billionaire sportsman. His wealth, combined with his wife Victoria's, no

MP High Court declares Bhojshala complex a Goddess Saraswati temple, quashes Friday namaz order

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recognized the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex as a temple of Goddess Saraswati. The court quashed an earl

Telangana HC Allows Retrieval Of School Papers

The petitioners alleged highhanded action on the part of the GST authorities and contended that officials even visited the school of the children

NEET-UG 2026 leak: CBI arrests chemistry lecturer, probes possible NTA link

The CBI has apprehended PV Kulkarni, a chemistry lecturer, in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak. Kulkarni allegedly provided leaked question

Election Commission orders probe into voting by foreign nationals in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

A report has been sought from the returning officers of at least two cities and five districts across the State on how the foreigners managed to

BJP Will Emerge as Telanganas Main Political Force in Next Decade, Claims Party Chief Ramchander Rao

Rao said the BJP would contest the Telangana elections alone, given the local political dynamics.

Digvijay Singh Responds to High Court Ruling on Bhojshala Complex

Indore, May 16: Congress leader Digvijay Singh has reacted to the recent High Court ruling regarding the Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradeshs Dha

BJP workers protest in Srinagar, demand liquor ban in J&K; detained near Omar Abdullah's residence

BJP workers staged a protest in Srinagar demanding a ban on liquor. They marched towards Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's residence. Protesters acc

Why Indian chess needs more big-ticket, Super GM tournaments

The country is currently the sports super power, but its emerging players must compete regularly against the worlds top stars to attain an elite

Kolkata prison crackdown: 23 mobile phones seized at Presidency correctional home, 2 officials suspended

West Bengal's Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, has taken decisive action by suspending jail staff after a bold crackdown at Presidency Central C

How Kvaradona entered the Ballon dOr conversation

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has put together a Champions League campaign that has made him a legitimate candidate for footballs top individual honour

Why Xi Took Trump Inside Zhongnanhai, China's Most Guarded Political Compound

Zhongnanhai, named after two lakes located within the compound, is not only a workplace but also the residence of China's senior leadership.

Why are flags at half-mast in the US today? Peace Officers Memorial Day and Nebraska Tribute explained

Flags at half mast today reason explained: United States flags fly at half-staff today, May 15. This honors fallen law enforcement officers on Pe

SCSC Launches Suraksha Kavach For College Womens Safety And Well-Being

Cyberabad police commissioner Dr M. Ramesh stressed the importance of emotional well-being, open communication and disciplined lifestyles in addr

Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft

The new global order offers India unprecedented strategic and economic opportunities, making a case for balanced policy promiscuity

NEET-UG 2026 re-exam on June 21, test to shift to computer-based mode from 2027: Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Exams likely to be held in 20 sessions over 10 days from next yr, with normalisation cycles for the test format

America's most powerful CEOs don't have much to show from their China trip so far

The presence of a group of some of the most powerful U.S. corporate leaders - representing companies like Apple, Meta, Boeing, Cargill and Goldma

Gautam Adani To Lead Groundbreaking Ceremony For Vision Care Initiative In Bihar

Organised jointly by the Adani Foundation and the Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital, the event is expected to mark a major expansion in affordable rural

New Whips Appointed in Bihar Assembly

Patna, May 16: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has appointed new whips, including the Chief Whip and Deputy Chief Whip, for the smooth func

Supreme Court sets aside Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence in Unnao rape case

The Supreme Court has overturned a Delhi High Court decision. This decision had suspended the life sentence for former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Seng

Mitchell Marsh Celebrates LSG Victory Despite Missing Century

Lucknow, May 16: In the IPL 2026 match held at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Mitchell Marsh played a pivotal role in leading the Lucknow Super Giants (L

Finance Ministry increases export levy on petrol, reduces that of diesel and ATF

There has been no change in the existing excise duty rates for petrol and diesel for domestic consumption

Xi Jinping OUTPLAYED Dealmaker Trump? Apart from pomp & toast, did POTUS get any wins? Explained

NEET Leak Kingpin Held, Re-Exam on June 21 to Be Computer-Based Test

Kulkarni, a Chemistry domain expert, had been part of the panel that set the NEET question paper for several years, officials said.

Supreme Court shifts to video hearings on Mondays, Fridays amid PM Modi's fuel conservation call

The Supreme Court is changing how it conducts hearings. Mondays and Fridays will be online only. From Tuesday to Thursday, people can choose to a

Nurses asked for consideration & you brushed away: Courtney humiliates McMahon over student loans

New Appointments in Bihar Assembly: Sanjeev Chaurasia and Manjit Kumar Singh Take Key Roles

Patna, May 16: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has appointed key officials for the functioning of the Bihar Assembly. Sanjeev Chaurasia, th

Differences over Kerala Chief Minister selection will be resolved smoothly, says K.C. Venugopal

When asked whether Ramesh Chennithala will be part of the Cabinet, Venugopal says the matter will be discussed by the party leadership

Kolkata RG Kar case: 3 IPS officers suspended over alleged lapses in 2024 trainee doctor murder probe

Amidst a heightened call for justice, West Bengal's Chief Minister has taken decisive action by suspending three senior IPS officers, including V

UK museum to return over 2000 historic manuscripts to Jain community

The Wellcome Collection in London is returning over 2,000 Jain manuscripts to the Jain community. These sacred texts, held for over a century, sp

Kerala CM-designate Satheesan meets Ramesh Chennithala

Newly appointed Kerala Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan visited senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, emphasizing their brotherly bond

Massive fire at Tech Mahindra's campus in Chennai

A significant fire erupted at Tech Mahindra's Chennai facility on Friday. Emergency services responded swiftly, and all employees were safely eva

ISL: CFC aims to end season on a positive note

Explained by Shashi Tharoor: Why economics now brives geopolitics | Shashi Tharoors column

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor explains how the line between economics and geopolitics is fading, with trade, technology, and supply chains shapi