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1 dead, 9 missing after pickup truck falls off bridge in southern China

BEIJING, May 17: One worker died and nine remain missing after a pickup truck fell off a bridge in southwest China on Saturday, state media repor

Assam Government to Reclaim 1,250 Square Kilometers of Encroached Land: CM Sarma

Guwahati, May 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed the NDA governments commitment to reclaim encroached land in the state on S

The Evolving U.S.-Pakistan Equation: Implications for India Amidst a Shifting World Order

New Delhi, May 17: Recent talks mediated by Pakistan between the United States and Iran have yet to yield any solutions. While Pakistan presents

Drone Strike Sparks Fire Near UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant

The UAEs nuclear regulator said the fire didnt impact the plant safety. All units are operating as normal, the organization wrote on X

Young Man Killed After Meeting Married Girlfriend in Bihar

Gopalganj, May 17: A young man in Bihars Motihari district paid the ultimate price for visiting his married girlfriend. The police have launched

DC vs RR pitch report, IPL 2026: Check Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch, Delhi weather forecast and match conditions

DC vs RR Pitch Weather Report: Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals face off in a crucial IPL 2026 clash, with both teams needing a win to boost t

Young Man Murdered After Visiting Married Girlfriend in Bihar

Gopalganj, May 17: A young man in Bihar paid the ultimate price for visiting his married girlfriend. The incident occurred in the Mohammadpur pol

Kharge, Rahul to Attend Satheesan's Swearing-in Ceremony on Monday

The party sources said Wayanad MP and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also attend the ceremony

Mehbooba Mufti Backs Hosabale On People-To-People Contact With Pakistan

SRINAGAR, May 17: Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday endorsed RSS functionary Dattatreya Hosabales recent remark that pe

Narayan Seva Sansthan Holds Donor Felicitation Ceremony in Udaipur

Udaipur, May 17 (Udaipur Kiran) Narayan Seva Sansthan organised an Atmiya Sneh Milan and Bhamashah Samman Samaroh at its Seva Mahatirth campus i

Kerala State Electricity Board eyes power procurement to meet peak demand during mid-June to December

Power utility is seeking 400 MW for second half of June as well as for August and September, 300 MW in July, and 500 MW each in October, November

Shreyas Iyer Achieves Milestone as Fifth Player to Captain 100 IPL Matches

Dharamshala, May 17: Shreyas Iyer has added another significant record to his name as a captain. On Sunday, during the match against Royal Challe

Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Institute Hosts Yoga Program for International Yoga Day Countdown

Bengaluru, May 17: As part of the 100-day countdown to International Yoga Day (IDY) 2026, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Institute (SVYASA), a d

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP to hold statewide protests on May 18 over fuel price hike

The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party will hold statewide protests on May 18. This action is a response to the significant increase in petrol

Vessel carrying 20,000 tonnes of LPG reaches Gujarat after crossing Strait of Hormuz

The Marshall Islands-flagged MV SYMI started its journey from Qatar and docked at the port in Kandla around 11.30 p.m. on May 16 after crossing t

Poor Lifestyle Choices Can Weaken Eggs: Importance of Timely Intervention

New Delhi, May 17: The fast-paced lifestyle of today is impacting not only physical health but also womens fertility. Late nights, stress, unheal

IPL 2026: Jacob Bethel Struggles as RCB Seeks Alternatives for Opening Role

New Delhi, May 17: In IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) initially opened with Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. However, after six matches, Sa

Quote of the day by Greek writer Aristophanes: These impossible women! How they do get around us! The poet was right: Can't humorous take on relationships and the universal emotion towards females

Quote of the day: Even after more than two thousand years, Aristophanes remains one of historys most influential comic writers. His plays continu

AMMK Expels MLA Kamaraj for Supporting TVK During Floor Test

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, which was allied with the NDA comprising AIADMK, BJP and PMK, contested 11 Assembly seats in the Tamil Nadu electi

Drone strike causes fire outside nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi media office said in a statement that the fire broke out in an external electrical generator outside the perimeter of the Barakah N

India Launches State-of-the-Art Footwear Testing Laboratory in Ghaziabad

New Delhi, May 17: The Indian governments Department of Consumer Affairs announced on Sunday the establishment of a cutting-edge footwear testing

Minister Bharath hosts lunch for meritorious SSC students

LG Vinai Saxena approves major wage rationalisation reforms for daily wagers in Ladakh

Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor has approved a significant wage increase for daily, part-time, seasonal, and need-based workers. Skilled workers wil

Indias High Commissioner in the UK Prepares for International Yoga Day 2026

London, May 17: Indias High Commissioner to the UK, Periasamy Kumaran, has released his first video message since taking office. He discussed pre

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Achieves Major Milestone with Cutterhead Installation

Mumbai, May 17: A significant milestone has been reached in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. The first cutterhead of the Tunnel Boring

Girl Attacked by Dogs in Moradabad, Hospitalized with Stable Condition

Moradabad, May 17: In a shocking incident in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, a young girl was attacked by a pack of six dogs while she was delivering f

Growing up unheard: The truth behind teenage attitude and mood swings

Teenagers' emotions are often dismissed as drama or phases, but they can signify real stress, loneliness, or anxiety. A significant gap exists be

Man Hangs Self After Getting Slapped By Woman In Public In Maharashtra: Cops

A man allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra's Beed district after he was reportedly slapped by a woman in the presence of others, which left h

Drone strike caused fire outside nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, reports AP citing UAE authorities

Drone strike caused fire outside nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, reports AP citing UAE authorities The post Drone strike caused fire outside nu

PM Modi leaves for Sweden after Netherlands visit boosts strategic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to the Netherlands. He signed seventeen agreements to boost cooperation in defense and critical

South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike

South Korea's prime minister stated the government will explore all options, including emergency arbitration, to prevent a strike at Samsung Elec

Gujarat Police recover nearly 3 crore unaccounted cash from car in Dahod district, probe underway

Gujarat Police seized over Rs 2.56 crore in unaccounted cash during a routine vehicle check in Dahod district, allegedly being transported from a

Why isn't PM sacking Education Minister Pradhan despite repeated paper leaks, asks Rahul

Mr. Gandhi also alleged that the BJP-RSS nexus has destroyed India's education system and said the hard work of 22 lakh NEET aspirants has gone t

A drone strike causes fire outside a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi

A drone strike ignited a fire outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Sunday. Authorities confirmed no injuries or impact o

CBSE Implements On-Screen Marking System to Enhance Evaluation Transparency

New Delhi, May 17: The Ministry of Education has shared detailed information regarding the implementation of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system f

Poor-quality eggs sold online? FSSAI seeks explanation from Blinkit amid customer complaints; know safe storage tips and health benefits of consuming eggs

India's food regulator, FSSAI, has summoned quick-commerce platform Blinkit to explain consumer complaints regarding the sale of poor-quality egg

A.P. CM Naidus call for third child is pragmatic, says TDP MP

Fertility rates have fallen below replacement levels in southern States and is a matter of serious concern for the countrys long-term economic gr

Why PM Modi visited Netherlands Afsluitdijk dam: The Dutch model India may need

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Afsluitdijk dam in the Netherlands highlighted Dutch expertise in water management, relevant to India

Fire in Rajdhani Express: Probe ordered, railway traffic disrupted top developments

A fire erupted in the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. All 68 passengers were safely evacuated. T

RR vs DC: Playoff Race Heats Up as Rajasthan Face Delhi Today

Mumbai, May 16 (Udaipur Kiran) Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals will face each other in a crucial IPL 2026 clash on Friday evening, with both

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda a Global Health Emergency

Geneva, May 17: The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Sunday that the Ebola outbreak spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo and

Dodla Dairy Reports 2.3% Decline in Q4 Profit Amid Margin Pressure

Mumbai, May 17: Dodla Dairy has reported a 2.3% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2026. T

Rare Twin Elephant Birth In Corbett National Park

Twin elephant babies piques interest of experts, tourists.

Lashkar Terrorist Goes For Hair Transplant After Infiltrating To Set Sleeper Bases In India

SRINAGAR, May 17: Infiltrating Jammu and Kashmir to execute terror attacks for the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET), a Pakistani terrorist paused his

In Bizarre Case, Karnataka Shopkeeper Alleges Gang Hypnotised Him, Looted Cash

The police said the accused then handed over two flowers to a shopkeeper, allegedly claiming it would bring prosperity and well-being to him and

Log abe thali nahi bajayenge: Entrepreneur says austerity measures wont work in long run, warns rupee may crash to Rs 150 against dollar

Jayant Mundhra, founder of Biz News+, warns India's rupee could fall to Rs 150 against the US dollar due to heavy import reliance. He argues the

Indian Battalion INDBATT XXVI Honored for Exceptional Service in Southern Lebanon

Beirut, May 17: The Indian Armys battalion INDBATT XXVI, deployed in southern Lebanon under the United Nations mission, has been honored for its

West Bengal committed to handover land to BSF within 45 days for border fencing: Minister

West Bengal minister Ashok Kirtania assured land handover to BSF within 45 days for border fencing. While progress is satisfactory in North 24 Pa

Artillery Shell Found In Border Village In J&Ks Rajouri, Destroyed By Security Forces

RAJOURI/JAMMU, May 17: A high explosive artillery shell was found in a forward village in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, officials said. Lo

West Asia War: Vessel Carrying 20,000 Tonnes Of LPG Reaches Gujarat Crossing Strait Of Hormuz

KANDLA (GUJARAT), May 17: A vessel carrying 20,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) arrived at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla i

Gujarat Titans Still Have a Chance to Make the Top 2: Piyush Chawla

Mumbai, May 17: Piyush Chawla has expressed optimism regarding the Gujarat Titans prospects in the ongoing IPL 2026 season. He stated that the te

Punjab Police Arrest Four Suspects in Murder Case, Seize Weapons and Ammunition

Jalandhar, May 17: The Punjab Police have apprehended four suspects linked to murder cases who had been evading arrest for several days. After ex

Wayanad landslide survivors begin moving into Kalpetta township; Pinarayi Vijayan speaks to them

Survivors of the 2024 Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide disaster have begun moving into new government-built homes in Kalpetta, Wayanad. Chief Mini

IPL 2026 Live: Kohli Achieves Another Big Feat As RCB Continue To Trouble PBKS

PBKS vs RCB LIVE Score, IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Virat Kohli has now been joined by Devdutt Padikkal at the crease for 1-down RCB.

CBSE Defends Digital Evaluation System Amid Class 12 Result Concerns, Says 'Only Medium Changed, Not Marking'

CBSE Class 12 OSM System: Students on social media alleged that digital checking led to stricter marking and lower scores. Some also linked it to

Chelsea Appoints Xabi Alonso as New Head Coach for Four-Year Term

New Delhi, May 17: Chelsea FC has officially appointed Xabi Alonso as their new head coach. His four-year term will commence on July 1, 2026. The

Concerns Raised Over Special Intensive Revision in Punjab Ahead of Elections

Chandigarh, May 17: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Punjab is set to commence on June 25, as announced by the Election Commission

Mumbai: Teen Dies After Tree From Construction Site Crushes Autorickshaw

A tree collapsed from a construction site onto the three-wheeler, critically injuring the victims.

Iran Warns Against Transit Of 'Enemy' Weapons Through Strait of Hormuz

In a post on X, Azizi said the proposed mechanism has been developed within the framework of Iran's national sovereignty and with the aim of ensu

KEC International Reports 28% Drop in Q4 Profit Amid Declining Revenue

Mumbai, May 17: KEC International, an infrastructure EPC company under the RPG Group, has released its fourth-quarter results, revealing a signif

Struggling With Varicose Veins? Lifestyle Coach Shares Signs, Causes And Simple Remedies

Varicose veins usually develop when tiny one-way valves inside the veins weaken over time.

PM Modi tours iconic Dutch dam; eyes cooperation in water management

Calling the Afsluitdijk Dam a symbol of excellence and innovation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted its role in water managemen

'Leader of opposition has right to suggest': BJP ally on Rahul Gandhi's NEET charges

The BJP has responded to Rahul Gandhi's demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Party le

97-Year-Old US Man Fulfils Childhood Dream Of Flying In Zero Gravity, Sets World Record

During the short flight, he experienced the thrill of floating weightlessly, something he had dreamed about since childhood.

Cannes 2026: Amma Ariyan screened at the festival in restored 4K version

Originally released in 1986, the 115-minute-long film is widely considered one of the most radical works in Indian cinema

Watch: PM Modi visits iconic Afsluitdijk Dam during Netherlands trip

Aarti Ravi's Mother Sujatha Vijaykumar Reacts To Ravi Mohan's Claims

She further added that the family plans to approach the cybercrime unit to investigate claims of online harassment and determine who was targeted

Modis Sweden Visit to Enhance India-Europe Industrial Cooperation, Says Ambassador Anurag Bhushan

Gothenburg, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a tour of five countries, with Sweden being his next destination after the Nethe

Congress Leader Hussain Dalwai Advocates Accountability in NEET Paper Leak Case

Mumbai, May 17: Senior Congress leader Hussain Dalwai has responded to various issues, including the NEET paper leak case and the proposal to inc

KCET Result Will Be Withheld If Class 12 Marks Not Updated Through DigiLocker, Says KEA

KEA has advised KCET 2026 candidates to complete the process immediately, or it may result in withholding of the Undergraduate CET results.

Watch: How railway staff quickly rescued passengers from burning Rajdhani Express

A fire erupted in a Rajdhani Express coach in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh early Sunday morning. All 68 passengers were safely evacuated from the B-1 c

Fire Breaks Out in YTPS in Nalgonda, None Injured

The initial assessment is that the accident occurred due to oil leakage at the pump. The entire area was engulfed with thick smoke after the inci

Centuries-Old Panzath Festival Revives Community-Led Spring Cleaning Tradition in South Kashmir

ANANTNAG, May 17: Hundreds of people from multiple villages in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Sunday participated in the centuries-old Panza

Indias 'China-plus-one' push needs tax ease and fast-track FTAs with developed nations: Arvind Virmani

India must reform its tax system and streamline clearances to attract global investments moving away from China. Economist Arvind Virmani emphasi

Never Wake Up A Sleeping Lion : Aarthi's reaction To Ravi Mohan's allegations

Soon after clips of the interaction went viral on social media, Aarthi shared a strongly worded statement on Instagram.

Why Isnt PM Sacking Education Minister Pradhan Despite Repeated Paper Leaks, Asks Rahul

NEW DELHI, May 17: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi why he was not sacking Education Minister Dharmendra

Word of the Day: Scripturient

Word of the day: Rare words endure because they express experiences that ordinary language often struggles to capture. While modern vocabulary in

'There should be dialogue with Pakistan': Mehbooba Mufti backs RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale

Pakistan Struggles in Second Test Against Bangladesh Despite Babar Azams Half-Century

Silhat, May 17: After losing the first Test, Pakistan finds itself in a challenging position in the second Test against Bangladesh. On the third

Armed gunmen abduct over 45 school children in coordinated school attacks in Southwest Nigeria

ABUJA, May 17: Armed gunmen stormed three schools in Nigerias Oyo State and abducted more than 45 school children in a coordinated daylight assau

Security forces kill 5 terrorists in northwest Pakistan

PESHAWAR, May 17: Security forces gunned down five terrorists in intelligence-based operations in northwest Pakistan, police said on Sunday. The

J&K Police Launches Crackdown On Drug Network, Demolishes Illegal Structures In Samba

JAMMU, May 17: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday launched crackdown on drug networks by demolishing illegal structures in the Samba district. Th

Human Rights Groups Raise Alarms Over Deteriorating Security in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad, May 17: Human rights organizations in Pakistan, particularly the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), have expressed deep conce

SriLankan Airlines accuses Indian employees of Rs 22 million fraud

COLOMBO, May 17: SriLankan Airlines has accused several Indian employees based in its Chennai office of misappropriating funds worth Rs 22 millio

Kamal Haasan Presents Six Key Demands to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister for Film Industry Support

Chennai, May 17: Renowned South Indian actor and politician Kamal Haasan has outlined six crucial demands to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph

Fire breaks out in Rajdhani Express coach near MP, all passengers safe

A fire broke out in the B-1 coach of the ThiruvananthapuramHazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express near the NadKota section in Madhya Pradesh early Su

Pak Interior Minister Naqvis Tehran visit linked to reviving Iran-US talks: media reports

ISLAMABAD, May 17: Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvis previously unannounced visit to Tehran was linked by Pakistani and Iranian media to I

Why Is Rajat Patidar Not Playing Against PBKS? RCB Star Gives Clear Answer

Rajat Patidar has been one of RCB's standout performers this season, amassing 326 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 195, including hitting t

Moscow hit by one of the largest drone attacks in months, atleast 3 killed

A woman died after a drone struck her home in Khimki, while two men were killed by falling debris at a construction site north of Moscow. Russian

PBKS opts to bowl against RCB

Jitesh Sharma is leading RCB in this game in the absence of Rajat Patidar