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ASHAs pay hike falls short of UDFs poll promise, says Balagopal

Tirunelveli District has 8,786 CCTV cameras

The district police, to prevent crimes, have introduced the Gramathu Kaaval (Village Policing) by designating a police constable to every village

Caste Census Will Reveal True Picture of Every Community: Ramdas Athawale

Nagpur, May 18: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale recently shared his views on several significant issues, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi re

Norway visit highlights: PM Modi calls for peaceful resolution of conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine

PM Modi was conferred with Norway's highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

Malaysian PM Promises to Strengthen Ties with India for Mutual Benefits and Regional Stability

Kuala Lumpur, May 18: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated on Monday that Malaysia will continue to strengthen its good relations with I

Advocates Association, Bengaluru, opposes move to establish High Courts Circuit Bench at Mangaluru

Heatwave alert for four Telangana districts, thunderstorms likely in eight others on May 19

Governor meets gig workers union, assures support for workers welfare

J&K Congress leader Karra too supports dialogue, not war with Pakistan

He said the BJP narrative of war with Pakistan and Hindu-Muslim conflict stems from the fact that it lacked focus on pressing issues like inflati

Till the Trip Do Us Apart!

As instances of Alpine Divorces surf, experts explain the psyche behind this chilling breakup trend of abandoning your partner in the wilderness

Woman bank employee murder: 2 more held

Chandigarh Citizens Foundation Launches Project Seva for Elderly Care

Chandigarh, May 18: In a significant initiative aimed at engaging and supporting senior citizens in the Tricity area, the Chandigarh Citizens Fou

Delhi High Court Issues Notice to WFI on Vinesh Phogats Petition, Next Hearing Scheduled for July 6

New Delhi, May 18: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has faced a setback from the Delhi High Court. The court has denied her request to participate i

Karnataka Warns of Fertilizer Shortage Amid Global Instability

Bengaluru, May 18: The Karnataka Agriculture Ministry announced on Monday that the initial stock of urea fertilizer this year is significantly lo

A Rapprochement Between AIADMK Groups On The Cards

The Velumani group was also collecting signatures from members of the AIADMKs general council, the apex decision making body of the party with ab

Royal Enfield To Invest Rs 2,500 Crore In New Andhra Pradesh Plant

The Chennai-based company will acquire 215.7-acre land in Tada, near Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, for a new greenfield factory and execute the pro

Union Minister George Kurian urges youth to become job creators

Tragic Accident on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway Claims 13 Lives, 20 Injured

Palghar, May 18: A devastating accident occurred on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in Maharashtras Palghar district on Monday. The inciden

Keralas Political Shake-Up: Sudhakaran Appointed Protem Speaker Amidst Controversy

Thiruvananthapuram, May 18: Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan faces a new political challenge as the newly formed government navigate

Dubare tragedy revives memories of Kanjan-Dhananjaya clash in Mysuru

Quote of the Day by the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi: An eye for an eye will only make the whole world Inspiring lessons on forgiveness, peace, conflict and why revenge only leads to more suffering by the leader of Indias independence movement known for non-violence and truth

Mahatma Gandhis quote, An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind, explores the destructive cycle of revenge and retaliation. The quo

YSRCP leaders protest fuel price hike by pulling auto

The Medicinal Marvel of Kadam: A Gift from Nature

New Delhi, May 18: Nature has bestowed upon us many fruits and flowers that are not only beautiful but also rich in medicinal properties. One suc

India Will Not Tolerate Nuclear Blackmail: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, May 18: India remains committed to its policy of not using nuclear weapons first. The countrys approach has always been rooted in peac

Paddy procurement in 2025-26 surpasses all previous records as of May 18

Face the Towel Trap

Dermatologists say your face cloth could be responsible for causing frequent skin breakouts

Naidu to take part in Matsyakarula Sevalo at Thummalapenta in Nellore on May 19

Clear hurdles to highway, railway projects, Minister tells officials

No relief from HC for wrestler Vinesh Phogat for participating in May 30 trials for Asia Games

The Delhi High Court has denied wrestler Vinesh Phogat immediate permission to compete in Asian Games selection trials. The court asked the Wrest

Rainwater, mud from NH construction site flood houses, road in Taliparamba

Major Human Trafficking Racket Uncovered in Jharkhand, 36 Workers and Six Minors Rescued

Chaibasa, May 18: In a significant operation, police in Jharkhands West Singhbhum district have uncovered a major human trafficking racket. A joi

Abu Azmi Criticizes BJP Government for Missed Opportunity to Become Global Leader

Mumbai, May 18: Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi has voiced his concerns on various pressing issues, including the Middle East conflict, the central

We bought Russian oil before waiver, during waiver & now too: Sujata Sharma on US waiver expiry

The Growing Need For Reliable Testing In Cloud-Native Systems

Modern platforms are expected to handle large-scale orchestration, automated provisioning, real-time coordination, and fault recovery, all while

Munnuru Kapu Corp Chief Gets Grand Welcome In Karimnagar

The minister directed party workers to monitor procurement at IKP centres and prevent exploitation by middlemen and millers under the pretext of

Not mere bureaucratic duty: officials urged to treat PGRS petitions with compassion

PM Modi Prioritizes Womens Political and Economic Empowerment, Says Manik Saha

Agartala, May 18: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha addressed a gathering of Self-Help Group (SHG) members on Monday, emphasizing that Prime Mini

Sandhya Rani Opens Hemoglobin Centre at KGH

The minister said the state government was giving priority to strengthening healthcare services in tribal areas and protecting the health of trib

Former England Captain Mike Smith Passes Away at 92

London, May 18: Former England Test captain Mike Smith has passed away at the age of 92, as confirmed by the Warwickshire County Cricket Club on

'Will call on G7 to follow sanctions regime on Iran,' says US Treasury Secretary Bessent

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will ask G7 finance ministers to implement sanctions. The goal is to stop funding for Iran's war m

Museums play key role in preserving heritage for future generations: APTDC chief

Key accused in Bengal CM Suvendu aide's murder arrested in UP's Muzaffarnagar

On May 11, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing Rath's murder had arrested three people before widening its probe across multiple states. T

Vikarabad double murder: accused planned to eliminate multiple lenders over debts

Dil Raju Pays Pavala Shyamalas Hospital Bills!

It may be small for us, but for them its the difference between life and death

Belagavi City Corporation begins preparations for SIR

Public seek closure of two Tasmac outlets in Pamban; say it violates all norms

Adani Enterprises resolves US Treasury sanctions case with $275 mln settlement after 'proactive' disclosure, cooperation

Adani Enterprises has agreed to a $275 million settlement with the US Treasury. This resolves potential civil liability for 32 apparent violation

West Bengal Government Forms Two Commissions to Investigate Corruption and Crimes Against Women

Kolkata, May 18: The West Bengal government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), announced the formation of two separate investigative commi

AAI begins construction of 10 rapid exit taxiways at Chennai airport

The project was planned in anticipation of the rise air and passenger traffic that is expected after the T3 International terminal is opened. The

Sabarimala gold theft: Kerala HC grants two more weeks for SIT to complete probe

The SIT has said that one of the principal reasons for the delay in completing the investigation is the non-receipt of the detailed analysis repo

Dominion energy stock rises highest in over 3 years, Nextera energy stock crashes. Here's why

NextEra Energy is buying Dominion Energy in an all-stock transaction valued at about $66.8 billion, creating the world's largest regulated electr

Amid fuel troubles, govt school teaches uses houses to carry out Census work in Jharkhand's Garhwa

Facing fuel shortages in Jharkhand, a government school teacher in Garhwa district has resorted to using his family horse for Census fieldwork. M

Mallaram Wins National Award for Digital E-Panchayat Model

Live-streams gram sabha, resolves grievances online.

PM Modi conferred Norways highest honour, Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian order of merit

Punjab Police Bust Counterfeit Currency Module, Four Arrested

Patiala, May 18: The Counter Intelligence unit of Patiala has successfully dismantled a counterfeit currency module, arresting four individuals a

Flood Mock Drills Test Preparedness In Hanamkonda, Warangal

The drills involved participation from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), fire services, revenue, police and municipal departments, demons

Saba Azad To Play a Struggling Gynaecologist

New season of Whos Your Gynac? explores self-doubt, growth and the pressures of figuring life out as a young doctor

Paddy Procurement Expedited in Erstwhile Adilabad After Rains

During an inspection of procurement centres at Polampalli and Bheemaram on Monday.

Increase cashew yield to meet domestic demand for kernels, says former KCMA chairman

Satheesan Defends Changes Made In Protocol During Swearing In Ceremony

Kerala Lok Bhavan's strict protocols not complied with

Loan defaulter arrested, assets worth 7 crore seized

Accused, Neelam Pavan Kumar, opened mule accounts with fake documents and borrowed loans worth about Rs.5 crore since 2019, says police

India monitors Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda; preparedness measures strengthened

India is closely watching the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The nation is enhancing its surveillance and p

Three districts have no representation in new Cabinet in Kerala

When the UDF finalised its Cabinet members, Kasaragod, Idukki and Pathanamthitta were left with no Ministerial representation

Work gathers pace on women SHG-run petrol bunks across State

RBI Promotes Gunveer Singh to Executive Director

Mumbai, May 18: In an official announcement made on Monday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has promoted Gunveer Singh to the position of Executi

Nellore Rolls Out Hi-Tech Mist Machine To Cool City, Clean Roads And Protect Greenery

Minister for municipal administration and urban development Ponguru Narayana inspected the machine on Monday at Mallela Sanjeevaiah Grounds in AC

IPL 2026 Playoffs tickets to go live from May 20; RuPay cardholders get 24-hour priority access

IPL 2026 Playoffs tickets will be available from May 20. RuPay cardholders receive a 24-hour priority access. Sales begin for Qualifier 1 and Eli

Shocking Murder of Teenagers in Jharkhands Khunti District

Ranchi, May 18: A brutal double murder of two teenagers has sent shockwaves through the Khunti district of Jharkhand. The incident occurred in th

German Proverb of the Day: A man may stand tall like a mountain, but a woman shapes the world like a The ancient sayings reveal why women who stay calm under pressure often leave the deepest impact

Proverb of the Day: German proverbs often highlight discipline, resilience and practicality. Many traditional sayings emphasize patience and cons

Adilabads Khanapur Tank To Get Facelift Under AMRUT-2 Scheme for Rs 3.14 Cr

The tank, located in the middle of Adilabad town, has deteriorated over time due to these encroachments, leading to stagnation and foul smell, of

U.S. has shown flexibility on Iran maintaining limited nuclear activities, source says

The source said that on the issue of Irans frozen assets, however, Washington has so far only agreed to free one quarter of those assets accordin

U.S. has sent $3 Billion to Lebanon but...: Wicker demands answers as Hezbollah refuses to disarm

Indian Navys IOS Sagar Strengthens Maritime Ties with Sri Lanka

New Delhi, May 18: The Indian Navys Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar departed from Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Monday after a three-day port call. This j

Court Reserves Judgment on Bail for Shekharjyoti Goswami in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Guwahati, May 18: The fast-track court has reserved its judgment on the bail application of Shekharjyoti Goswami, an accused in the death case of

Saiju Kurup on Mohiniyattam: This success came 21 years after my debut

Actor Saiju Kurup is elated about the success of Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam, which he has co-produced as well, at the box office and OTT

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OMC losses down to 750 crore per day following fuel price hike

Petroleum Ministry officials further said there is no bailout package for oil marketing companies (OMCs) being considered at present

TVK MLA inspects Thoothukudi GH, assures prompt grievance redress

Shocking Daylight Theft in Karanja: 20 Lakh Stolen from Car

Mumbai, May 18: A shocking incident of theft occurred in Karanja, Washim district, where thieves broke the window of a car and stole 20 lakh rupe

Nvidia stocks: Why are Nvidia shares rising?

Nvidia reports results on Wednesday, as an exceptionally strong first quarter for U.S. corporate profit growth winds down.

Visitor Succumbs After Elephant Falls On Her Accidentally At Dubare Camp In Kodagu

In the fight, Kanjan is said to have given Marthanda a strong push, causing the latter to go off balance and fall into the River Cauvery. The fig

LG Saxena Reconstitues Ladakh Police Recruitment Board For Transparent Hiring

Jammu, May 18: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approved the reconstitution of the Ladakh police subordinate service recruitment boa

Bike rally in Bengaluru to raise awareness on skin donation

The rally was jointly organised by the Tusker Harley Owners Group Bengaluru, Rotary Midtown Bengaluru and Victoria Hospital in association with t

CBI Intensifies Action in NEET Paper Leak Case, Coaching Institute Owner Arrested

Mumbai, May 18: In a significant development in the NEET paper leak case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested another key susp

Assam chief secy, World Bank reviews projects worth Rs 16,648 crore

Assam's Chief Secretary Ravi Kota met with World Bank officials to review ongoing projects. These projects, valued at Rs 16,648 crore, cover key

Over 17.2 Million LPG Cylinders Delivered Amid Supply Chain Challenges

New Delhi, May 18: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on Monday that despite supply chain disruptions due to the Middle East cri

Discarding of clothes in Tamirabharani at Papanasam continues unabatedly; Collector inspects pollution point

Zoological park inaugurated near Kalaburagi

The new facility has come up near Madbool village in Kalagi taluk

Palaniswami offers olive branch to dissidents

AIADMK leader accuses TVK of back-stabbing

Delay in pre-monsoon bus inspections raises safety concerns