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How growers and restaurants are reviving rare heritage varieties of mangoes in West Bengal

From the delicate kohitur to frangipani-scented champa mangoes, orchard owners, communities and restaurants across Bengal are reviving rare varie

Drop mall proposal in Koyambedu, develop green space instead: Anbumani

Rupee settles at record low of 95.73 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee is expected to trade with a negative bias amid inflation concerns

No, France Has Not Announced a Lockdown After 24 Hour Surge in COVID-19 Cases

There are no lockdowns for any reason in France.

Why the Opposition Struggles to Turn Democratic Threat Into Mass Anger

Opposition parties have failed to link threats to democracy with the adverse impact it will have on people's lives.

BEST conductor dies in accident involving four buses in Mumbai

The accident occurred near the Rajkumar bus stop on J.P. Road, below Azad Nagar Metro Station

Telanganas revenue receipts below expectations in fiscal 2025-26, borrowings take major share

Telanganas revenue deficit at 2025-26 fiscal end stands at 9,235 crore

Chhattisgarh CM Discusses Development Initiatives with Amit Shah in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 14: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday in New Delhi. The meeting focuse

EC Announces Staggered Rollout Of SIR Phase 3 In 16 States, 3 UTs

NEW DELHI, May 14: The Election Commission on Thursday announced the rollout of phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll

Man murdered in Nagapattinam

In another case, body of a woman with blood stains on the head found near the Government Hospital

Himanta's 'Push Back' Mission: 23 Social Media Posts in 2026; Dhaka Takes Note

Mission return ticket, unwanted guests, are some of the words in the CM's posts on alleged illegal Bangladeshis.

U.K. Health Minister Wes Streeting resigns

It is now clear that you will not lead the Labour Party into the next general election and that Labour MPs and Labour Unions want the debate abou

Severe Heatwave Continues in Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho Hits 45.4 Degrees Celsius

Bhopal, May 14: The severe heatwave in Madhya Pradesh persisted on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhopal issued a detaile

Biopic on Para cricketer Amir Hussain Lone announced at Cannes Film Festival 2026

The film will be directed by Nishil Sheth, the writer-director known for his debut feature Bhasmasur

China wouldn't let Marco Rubio in, so he did something nobody in US politics has ever done

Marco Rubio visited China with Donald Trump. Beijing altered the spelling of Rubio's name to bypass sanctions imposed in 2020. This linguistic ch

Devil May Cry Season 2 review: Dante and Vergil let the bodies hit the floor in Adi Shankars nu-metal slugfest

With Dante and Vergil tearing through demons, daddy issues, and wicked needle drops, Adi Shankar and Studio Mir crank every pleasure of Devil May

PBKS vs MI Weather Update of Dharamsala: Will rain play a spoilsport in crucial Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 clash?

PBKS vs MI Pitch Report: Punjab Kings face Mumbai Indians under pressure after four consecutive losses. A washout would grant both teams a point,

Air India inflicts $945 million hit on Singapore Airlines, dragging FY26 profit down 57%

FY26 marks the first full year of SIA absorbing Air India losses after acquiring a 25.1% stake in the merged Air India-Vistara entity

Nayar reckons KKR got a par total, rues missed chances

Riding on Virat Kohlis first century of the season, RCB never looked in trouble and managed to chase the target down in the final over, in spite

Trump invites Chinese President to White House, Xi calls for ew chapter in ties

US President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a White House summit in September. Trump praised the strong bon

Saudi Arabia Launches Dunes League T20 to Boost Cricket Popularity

New Delhi, May 14: A new T20 league is set to debut in the world of cricket, taking place in Saudi Arabia. The league, named the Dunes League T20

Getting LPG refills an uphill task for many consumers in Chennai

A resident of Virugambakkam said booking a cylinder was a hassle and that she succeeded only after several tries. We have had to wait for over 20

What makes tires so tough has been a mystery for 100 years, scientists just found the surprising answer

Researchers at the University of South Florida have uncovered the mechanism that makes reinforced rubber exceptionally strong, solving a scientif

Trump, Xi hold talks in biggest summit ever

BEIJING, May 14: US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping began on Thursday what the American leader termed as the bigges

Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export license for naval missile system

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday condemned Norways move to revoke the export license for a naval missile

Sensex jumps nearly 790 pts on buying in telecom, banking shares

MUMBAI, May 14: Stock markets rose for the second consecutive day on Thursday with the benchmark Sensex jumping by nearly 790 points in a volatil

West Bengal Class 12 Results Announced: CM Interacts with Top Students

Kolkata, May 14: The West Bengal Council for Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has released the results for the Class 12 (Higher Secondary) boa

V.D. Satheesans journey from student politics to Chief Minister of Kerala: Timeline

V.D. Satheesan is set to become the States next Chief Minister

Mortgage rates today jump sharply: Is the hidden Treasury yield surge making 2026 home refinancing painfully expensive for Americans?

Mortgage rate today climbs as Treasury yields jump and refinance pressure returns across the US housing market. The average 30-year fixed refinan

Pope Leo decries European military spending as betrayal of diplomacy

Let us not call defence a rearmament that increases tensions and insecurity, impoverishes investments in education and health, betrays trust in d

Modis Upcoming Visit to the Netherlands: A New Era for India-Dutch Relations, Says Ambassador Tuhin

Amsterdam, May 14: Indias Ambassador to the Netherlands, Kumar Tuhin, emphasized the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modis upcoming visit

Adani Airport signs with global firm IHG Hotels for 5 hotels in 3 locations

These hotels are planned across Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru, and Thiruvananthapuram.

How to Pick the Best Commodity Platform?

Choosing the top commodity trading platform is an important decision for a trader seeking to participate in Indias thriving commodities market. W

CM-Led Cabinet Approves 361 Crore Integrated Solid Waste Management Project At Achan

SRINAGAR, May 13: The Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accorded approval for the establishment of an 800 TPD Integ

DRI Seizes Over 5.7 Crore Worth of Diamonds at Mumbai Airport, Two Arrested

Mumbai, May 14: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Mumbai has seized diamonds valued at over 5.7 crore at Chhatrapati Shivaji Mahar

Curbs on officials foreign tours, no nod for vehicle rallies: Maharashtra goes on austerity drive

Officials have been asked to prefer electric vehicles hired through external agencies, minimise the number of vehicles used during field visits,

T.N. govt. posts new officers to Intelligence Unit and Security Branch of State police

BCI seeks report from West Bengal Bar Council on practice status of Mamata after her HC appearance

IPL 2026: Jamie Overton Out for the Season, CSK Signs Dyane Forster

Mumbai, May 14: In a significant development for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has signed Dyane Forster to repl

New factional battle lines emerge in Congress hours after nomination of Kerala CM

MLA-designate Ramesh Chennithala, also a contender for the CM post, left his home, sparking speculation that he may boycott the Congress Parliame

How market instruments define ownership rights across asset classes?

Every financial market instrument represents a particular form of ownership, claim, or financial right. The ownership varies according to the typ

Singapores PM Warns of Long-Term Impact from Strait of Hormuz Blockade

New Delhi, May 14: Singapores Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has made significant claims regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. He stated

CSK Pick Dian Forrester as Replacement for Injured Jamie Overton

Forrester will join CSK for Rs 75 lakh, the IPL said in a statement on Thursday

Bengaluru Traffic Police push for carpooling to ease ORR congestion

The appeal was made during a high-level meeting under the chairmanship of City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh.

Make responsible choices by conserving fuel, using public transport, West Bengal Governor urges people

The Governor R. N. Ravi also appealed to institutions, industries and workplaces to encourage virtual meetings and work-from-home practices where

Release water from Mettur dam on scheduled date, farmers urge govt.

Thanjavur farmers urge Chief Minister Vijay to visit the Mettur dam and release water on June 12; they also urged him to pressure Karnataka to re

Executive Controlling Everything: Top Court On Poll Body Chief Selection

The top court was hearing a matter related to the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

India Condemns Attack on Indian Ship off Oman Coast

India condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged ship near Oman, calling it unacceptable. All crew members are safe after a swift rescue by Omani a

Hyderabad: Fire Breaks Out At Furniture Shop In Asifnagar

Fire personnel acted swiftly and brought the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to the upper residential floors.

Saffron shawls not allowed in schools in Karnataka , clarifies CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified rules on religious symbols in educational institutions. Saffron shawls will not be permitted.

CBI Conducts Raids at Seven Locations Linked to Reliance ADA Group

Mumbai, May 14: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a search operation at seven locations in Mumbai, Gurugram, and Bengaluru,

Netflixs new Money Heist teaser brings back The Professor, Bella Ciao and Red Jumpsuits: Is Season 6 finally happening and will Raquel make a comeback?

Money Heist teaser: For many viewers, The Professor remains the emotional and intellectual core of Money Heist. Although the original series offi

Three arrested for sale of lottery tickets

EU heads of missions meet Rahul, discuss bloc's 'thriving partnership' with India

European Union envoys met with senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Salman Khurshid. The discussions focused on the strong EU-India strategic

Cutting fuel use: CM Devendra Fadnavis rides motorcycle to Vidhan Bhavan

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Vidhan Bhavan on a motorcycle. This action is part of new austerity measures. These measu

BCI seeks report from WB Bar Council on practice status of Mamata Banerjee after her HC appearance

The Bar Council of India has asked the West Bengal Bar Council for a report. This report concerns Mamata Banerjee's lawyer enrolment and practice

Ilaiyaraajas trendsetter Tamil movieAnnakiliturns 50

A black-and-white film running successfully for 200 days was remarkable, and much of that achievement was due to the songs composed by Ilaiyaraaj

'Can US, China avoid Thucydides Trap?' Xi puts Trump on the spot, We need to be allies, not rivals

Iran Allows Chinese Vessels To Pass Through Hormuz Strait: Report

A Chinese supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday.

Uttar Pradesh Suspends Parliamentary Committee Tours to Save Fuel

Lucknow, May 14: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modis call for fuel conservation and reduction in government spending, both central and s

Uniformity in service essential to raising quality of healthcare in India: NMC chairman

CBI Raids 7 Locations Linked To Anil Ambani-Led Reliance Group In Fraud Cases

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday said it has conducted searches at seven premises in connection wit

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US

The United States is easing travel rules for World Cup fans. Foreign visitors from countries that qualified for the tournament and bought tickets

Playoff Race heats up: PBKS Take on Five-Time Champions MI in Dharamshala

MI is yet to win a game against the PBKS this season with their records being closely matched, clashes between these two teams continue to be exc

A 3-km Journey Sums Up The Big Political Journey Of Kerala's VD Satheesan

When the Congress-led UDF was decimated in 2021, few imagined Satheesan would be the man to make that journey.

Inside Udaipurs Chunda Polo Club, where young riders learn polo for free

Away from the limelight, heres how Udaipurs Veeram Dev Singh Krishnawat is making polo accessible

Maharashtra Cabinet clears revised policy for desilting irrigation dams to improve storage capacity

Six such dams will be taken up on a pilot basis, said officials

Two held with MDMA haul in Kannur

Excise dept. says they are key operatives in a narcotic distribution network operating in the district

Mamata Banerjees Legal Advocacy Under Scrutiny as Bar Council Seeks Details

Kolkata, May 14: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared as a lawyer in the Calcutta High Court on Thursday. She was there to

Pak-Sponsored Terrorism, Narco Trade Biggest Threats, Will Hunt Down Drug Syndicates: DGP Prabhat

Srinagar, May 14: Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat on Thursday said the force is fighting a decisive battle against Pakistan-spons

Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Karnataka to begin from June 20; over 5.55 crore voters to be covered

Anbu Kumar, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) for Karnataka said that 86% of mapping has been completed so far and the remaining will be completed be

Iran and UAE clash at BRICS foreign ministers' meeting

Abbas Araghchi reportedly argued that neither U.S. bases nor an alliance with Israel provided the UAE with security and that it should reconsider

50 years of Tamil movie Annakili: the extraordinary journey of maestro Ilaiyaraaja

If there had been no Panchu Arunachalam, there would have been no Ilaiyaraaja or Gangai Amaran. He was our first god. He lit the light in our liv

Pakistan test fires Fatah-4 cruise missile

Pakistan has successfully test-fired its indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile. This advanced weapon system is designed f

'US bullying not an unfamiliar battle': Iran FM Aragachi's sharp dig at Trump during BRICS Summit

India A Team Announced for Tri-Series in Sri Lanka, Tilak Verma to Lead

Mumbai, May 14: The mens selection committee has announced the India A team for the upcoming ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka. Tilak Verma will captai

Aaditya Thackeray slams government for austerity drama

The audacity to know the economic situation that their failed policies have put India in, then to be ok with thousands of crores be spent on thei

CSKs Biggest Opponent in IPL 2026 Injuries!

From overseas stars to domestic talents, CSKs injury list keeps on growing, disrupting the team combinations and momentum at crucial stages of th

Major Cyber Fraud Uncovered: Six Arrested for Scamming Millions in Loan Scheme

Greater Noida, May 14: The Bisrakh police and Cyber Cell team in Gautam Buddh Nagar have successfully dismantled a significant cyber fraud ring.

Trump left JD Vance a secret 'If I Die' letter before his China trip, and the story is chilling What the aide revealed about the hidden instructions

Trump left JD Vance a secret 'If I Die' letter before his China trip, and the story is chilling as a counterterrorism official revealed that the

Fit certificate a must: Bengal govt issues new guidelines for animal slaughter

The West Bengal government has introduced new rules for animal slaughter. Animals must now have a 'fit certificate' from authorities before being

India re-included in list of countries that can export aquaculture products to EU from September 2026

The EU had, in October 2024, omitted Indias name from the list of countries that would be allowed to export aquaculture products to the EU from S

Online classes back? After work-from-home push, Delhi CMs latest announcement for schools and colleges

The Delhi government has announced a set of new measures aimed at saving fuel and reducing unnecessary expenses, following Prime Minister Narendr

Two days WFH, weekly 'no vehicle day': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta unveils fuel-saving steps after PM Modi's call

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has unveiled significant austerity measures, slashing official vehicle fuel quotas by 20% and mandating Metro us

Telangana Governor to reduce convoy size following PM Modi's austerity call

I have decided that Lok Bhavan will cut its vehicle strength by 50%, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla told reporters in Hyderabad

Announcement of The Last Question Release in Bengal After Political Shift

Kolkata, May 14: The formal announcement for the release of the Hindi film The Last Question, directed by Abhijit Mohan Warang, has been made in

How Karnatakas merchants are using digital payments to grow faster

From a flower stall and a family-run saree store to an expanding ice cream chain, businesses across Karnataka are using digital payments to strea

In VD Satheesan, Congress Bets on Governance Over Dynasty

The Congress has repeatedly demonstrated that it can win states on anti-incumbency and then lose them on governance.

Mamata in lawyers robes at HC: Bar Council of India seeks details on ex-CM's practice status from West Bengal bar council

The Bar Council of India has requested detailed information from the West Bengal Bar Council regarding Mamata Banerjee's legal enrollment and pra

Tension Grips Manipur As Kuki and Naga Groups Abduct Villagers After Killing Of Church Leaders

The authorities were tight-lipped about the abduction of villagers but security sources said that there are 18 Liangmai Naga villagers who are be