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China, US, and UAE Launch First Joint Law Enforcement Operation

Beijing, May 17: The Chinese Ministry of Public Security announced on Sunday that police forces from China, the United States, and the United Ara

South Korea Demands Clarity from Iran on Attack on Cargo Ship

Seoul, May 17: South Korea has called for clarity regarding the attack on its cargo ship, the HMM Namu, in the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister

New Bengaluru-Mumbai Train Launched, Regular Service Begins May 23

Mumbai, May 17: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off a new train service between Bengaluru and Mumbai on Sunday. The announcement

Singapore citizen arrested for allegedly voting in Assembly election

Sangram Singh Discusses Potential Biopic and Ideal Actors for His Role

Mumbai, May 17: Renowned Indian wrestler and actor Sangram Singh is celebrated for his fitness and candidness. He has carved a niche for himself

New Bengaluru-Mumbai Express Train Launched by Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Mumbai, May 17: Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated a new train service between Mumbai and Bengaluru on Sunday. This announcement was made

Shocking Allegations of Abuse in Birsa Munda Jail: Opposition Leader Calls for Immediate Action

Ranchi, May 17: Babulal Marandi, the leader of the opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, has raised serious concerns regarding the law and order

Kashmiri Pandits Return to Bandipora for Sumbli Mavas Festival After 36 Years

Srinagar, May 17: After 36 years, displaced Kashmiri Pandits returned to Bandipora district in Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate the Sumbli Mavas fe

Sanand and Dholera Emerging as Semiconductor Hubs, Says Piyush Goyal

Gandhinagar, May 17: Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the Innovation and Incubation Center at the National Institute of Design (NID) in Ga

Delhi Government Cuts VAT on Aviation Fuel, Making Travel More Affordable

New Delhi, May 17: Following Maharashtras lead, the Delhi government has reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 25

NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: Delhi Court sends Manisha Mandhare to 14 days CBI custody

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Odisha Police Launches Statewide Campaign Against Crime and Illegal Trade

Bhubaneswar, May 17: Odisha Police has initiated a five-day statewide campaign against crime and illegal activities from May 12 to May 16. During

Peaceful Eid Celebrations: Muslim Leaders Gather in Mumbai to Promote Harmony

Mumbai, May 17: In anticipation of Eid al-Adha, a significant meeting was held on Saturday in the city, aimed at maintaining peace and order. Pro

Trump administration promote program to check voter eligibility; critics fear a midterm purge

The scanning of state voter rolls at the national level is part of a broader effort by Republican President Donald Trump to federalise certain el

Watch: UDF workers excited as V.D. Satheesan-led Govt prepares to return to power after 10 Years, says Kodikunnil Suresh

Amit Shah Inaugurates Million Minds Tech Park and Ganesh Real Estate Management Institute in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, May 17: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Million Minds Tech Park and the Ganesh Real Estate Management In

China Dominates Asian Weightlifting Championship with Eight Gold Medals in One Day

Beijing, May 17: The Asian Weightlifting Championship continued in Gandhinagar, India, on May 16, according to Beijing time. On that day, the Chi

Sasthra Vedhi calls for green election norms, cites Puthuppally model as blueprint for low-carbon poll campaigns

Call to establish a maximum ceiling on carbon footprint of candidates contesting in elections, mirroring the existing limits on financial expendi

Young Man Murdered Over Cousins Marriage Dispute in Palamu

Palamu, May 17: The police in Palamu district, Jharkhand, have solved a murder case within 24 hours. The victim, Pawan Singh, was killed due to a

Drone Attack on UAEs Barakah Nuclear Plant: No Radiation Change Reported

Abu Dhabi, May 17: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed by the United Arab Emirates that a drone attack on the Barakah

Bulldozer Action in Lucknow Destroys 240 Illegal Lawyer Chambers Amid Protests

Lucknow, May 17: Tensions erupted in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday as the municipal corporation initiated a bulldozer operatio

NCPs Anand Paranjape Joins Shiv Sena Amid Leadership Uncertainty

Mumbai, May 17: The political landscape has shifted as Anand Paranjape, the chief spokesperson of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has joine

Two Nepali climbers break own Everest records

Two veteran Nepali climbers, a man and a woman, have each set new records for ascents of the world's highest mountain. The 492 Everest climbing p

Indias gems, jewellery exports down 9.07% in April at $2,226.45 million

Gold jewellery exports was down 21.77% to $841.54 million in April, compared to $1,075.67 million for the same period last year

RCB Sets a Massive Target of 223 Runs Against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026

Dharmshala, May 17: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has set a formidable target of 223 runs for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 61st match of the In

Leander Paes Mother Jennifer Paes Passes Away, West Bengal Chief Minister Honors Her Contributions to Sports

Kolkata, May 17: Jennifer Paes, the mother of renowned Indian tennis player Leander Paes, has passed away at the age of 72. West Bengal Chief Min

TTD Achieves Over 89 pc Green Cover In Tirumala

TTD has also undertaken a drive to plant native species like Peepal, Banyan, Sandalwood, Red Sanders, Mango and Jamun across 576 hectares to repl

Three killed in road accident on ECR

Amit Shah Inaugurates Modern Dairy Processing Plant in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar, May 17: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a state-of-the-art fully automated milk processing and packaging u

UIDAI opens Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Villupuram

Power Crisis Threat In Jammu As Lower Discharge In Rivers Reduce Power Generation

JAMMU, May 17: In view of the lower discharge in the rivers, the power crisis threat being reported in the Jammu district. The Jammu Power Develo

Ladakh L-G Approves LongPending Wage Rationalisation for DailyRated Workers

Under the new wage structure, workers will be categorised as either unskilled or skilled. Skilled workers will receive 575 per day, while unskill

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This s

Youth Drowns In Strong Currents At Rajouri Waterfall, Body Recovered After Over 24-Hour Search

Rajouri/Jammu May 17: A young man drowned after he was swept away by strong currents while taking a bath in a natural waterfall in Jammu and Kash

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Bengaluru and Mumbai Set to Launch Soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, May 17: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Sunday that the much-anticipated Vande Bharat Sleeper train service between Benga

Modis Netherlands Visit Strengthens India-Dutch Relations

Amsterdam, May 17: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded his official visit to the Netherlands and is now en route to Sweden. He expr

Heavy rain alert issued for Kerala

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts in Kerala. Heavy rainfall is expected i

TG EAPCET 2026 results announced; M. Rushi secures first rank

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

Amit Shahs Upcoming Visit to Bikaner: Key Discussions on Border Security

Bikaner, May 17: Union Minister of Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, addressed journalists in Bikaner, clarifying the central governments stanc

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

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

Om Satija Completes 5,000km One India Run

Indian-Australian athlete reaches Srinagar with a message of fitness, purpose and social responsibility

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

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

KSRTC bus crashes into wall in Attingal in Thiruvananthapuram; passenger injured

Injured passenger has been shifted to the Government Taluk Hospital in Attingal

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

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

Satwik and Chirag Withdraw from Malaysia Masters After Silver at Thailand Open

Bangkok, May 17: After clinching a silver medal at the Thailand Open on Sunday, Indias top mens doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag

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

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

Heavy security, elaborate traffic curbs in place for Kerala Cabinet swearing-in

Organisers are anticipating an influx of around 1 lakh people to witness one of the largest political gatherings the State has seen in recent yea

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

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

Major Visa Fraud Uncovered: Delhi Police Arrests Suspect for Defrauding Woman of Crores

New Delhi, May 17: The Cyber Cell of the Delhi Polices Crime Branch has made a significant breakthrough in a major visa fraud case, arresting a s

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