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Weapons, explosives recovered as Maoist arms unit busted in Gadchiroli

Gadchiroli Police and Narayanpur Police in Chhattisgarh destroyed an alleged Maoist arms-manufacturing unit and recovered rifles, explosives, detonators and bomb-making material during a joint anti-Naxal operation near the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border

28 May 2026 11:36 pm
Maharashtra: Womans unborn child dies after government ambulance was delayed

Woman in Maharashtras Hingoli district allegedly lost her unborn child after a reported delay in ambulance service, with her family claiming the vehicle was unavailable due to a diesel shortage

28 May 2026 10:10 pm
Maharashtra: Pune court frames charges in Nasrapur minor rape and murder case

A special court in Pune has framed charges against a 65-year-old accused in the alleged sexual assault and murder of a minor girl in Nasrapur. The court ordered daily in-camera hearings from Friday after prosecutors presented CCTV footage, DNA evidence and witness statements

28 May 2026 9:58 pm
IndiGo to cut domestic flight capacity by 7 per cent amid rising fuel costs

IndiGo will reduce domestic flight capacity by 5-7 per cent between June and August 2026 amid rising aviation fuel costs and softer post-summer travel demand. The airline has also trimmed international operations as airlines face mounting cost pressures and volatile crude oil prices

28 May 2026 9:06 pm
Twisha Sharma death case: Former district court judge Giribala Singh arrested

The CBI on Thursday arrested former district judge Giribala Singh in connection with the Twisha Sharma death case in Bhopal. The arrest came a day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled her anticipatory bail in the alleged dowry death matter

28 May 2026 7:55 pm
Anthony Albanese hails India-Australia ties, says eager to host PM Modi again

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised the growing relationship between India and Australia, saying ties continue to deepen through trade, education, culture and cricket. He also said he looks forward to hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Australia again soon

28 May 2026 4:34 pm
General coach of Jaynagar-Udhna Express gutted in fire at Madhubani station

A fire broke out in a general coach of the Jaynagar-Udhna Express at Madhubani railway station in Bihar on Thursday, completely gutting the compartment. No casualties were reported as the train was stationed for maintenance, while railway authorities have ordered a probe into the incident

28 May 2026 3:59 pm
Pune road rage case: Three-year-old injured after family attacked in Wagholi

According to the complaint, the family requested the driver to drive carefully and slowly. However, the occupants of the car allegedly responded with verbal abuse. The complainant stated that the abusive behaviour continued until Wagholi Chowk

28 May 2026 3:50 pm
Resolve water disputes through cooperation, PM Modi tells states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged states to resolve inter-state water disputes through cooperation, timely clearances and technology-driven monitoring, while reviewing key infrastructure projects worth Rs 30,000 crore at the 51st PRAGATI meeting

28 May 2026 3:39 pm
Siddaramaiah to resign at 3 pm, DK Shivakumar to become Karnataka CM: Minister

During the breakfast meeting, DK Shivakumar touched Siddaramaiah`s feet in a gesture viewed as symbolic of the expected transition. There is also an indication that Siddaramaiah may travel to Delhi to seek a final nod on the selection for the post of deputy CM

28 May 2026 3:33 pm
Fire at Kenya girls school dormiotry kills 16, dozens injured

A massive fire at a girls boarding school in Kenya killed at least 16 people and left 73 hospitalised after flames engulfed a dormitory in Nakuru County early Thursday. Authorities have launched rescue and investigation efforts as panicked parents gathered outside the school

28 May 2026 3:10 pm
CBI conducts 3D scan at ex-judge Giribala Singhs house in Twisha death case

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday conducted a 3D scan of retired judge Giribala Singhs residence in Bhopal as part of its probe into the death of actress-model Twisha Sharma. The move came a day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled Giribala Singhs anticipatory bail

28 May 2026 2:42 pm
Viral Trump buffalo spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice, shifted to zoo care

The 700-kilogramme (1,500-pound) bull, a rare albino buffalo with a flowing helmet of light hair resembling the signature look of the US president, was due to be slaughtered to mark the day. But hours before it faced the knife, the government stepped in to save the animal, which has become an online sensation

28 May 2026 2:26 pm
Jarange warns Maharashtra govt ahead of indefinite hunger strike from May 30

Jarange, who has been spearheading the Maratha reservation movement in Maharashtra, said he had already given the state government enough time for discussions and implementation of the communitys demands

28 May 2026 2:23 pm
BJP appoints new state chiefs in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Tripura

Bharatiya Janata Party has announced new party presidents for Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Tripura, with Harsh Malhotra taking charge in the national capital. The reshuffle comes months after Nitin Nabin assumed office as party chief

28 May 2026 2:09 pm
Australia extends quarantine for cruise passengers linked to hantavirus outbreak

Australia has extended the quarantine of six cruise ship passengers linked to the Hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius after fresh cases were reported overseas. Health authorities said the move is precautionary as the total number of linked infections has risen to 13

28 May 2026 2:08 pm
Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi, discusses Maharashtra growth and infrastructure

In a post on social media platform X after the meeting, Fadnavis said he briefed the Prime Minister on the progress and status of several projects and development works underway in Maharashtra

28 May 2026 2:00 pm
Kuwait reports missile and drone attack amid rising Iran-US tensions

Kuwait reported a missile and drone attack on Thursday amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran which came after US forces intercepted Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck a launch site in Bandar Abbas, prompting Tehran to announce retaliatory action

28 May 2026 1:13 pm
Siddaramaiah hosts cabinet breakfast amid Karnataka CM exit buzz

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, widely seen as the frontrunner to succeed Siddaramaiah, attended the meeting along with several cabinet ministers and senior leaders

28 May 2026 11:31 am
Oil prices rebound nearly 4 per cent as US-Iran tensions flare again

Brent crude climbed to USD 97.91 and WTI to around USD 92, recovering part of the previous days sharp losses of over 5 per cent

28 May 2026 10:55 am
Air India confirms mid-air engine fire alert on Bengaluru-Delhi flight

According to the airline, the fire indication was later confirmed to be genuine. The crew immediately followed all standard operating procedures and safely landed the aircraft at Delhi airport

28 May 2026 10:43 am
Pune police register FIR against Runwal Group MD in Viman Nagar land dispute cas

The case was registered at Vimantal Police Station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 111, 318(2), 329(3), 336(3), along with other relevant provisions, police officials said on Thursday

28 May 2026 10:06 am
President Murmu, PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi extend Eid al-Adha greetings

Eid Al-Adha or Bakra Eid, which is being observed on May 28 this year, is a significant Islamic festival also referred to as the `festival of sacrifice`

28 May 2026 9:41 am
mid-day Opinion: Crickets Grovelgate is 50 years old

How England captain Tony Greigs pre-series comment about making the West Indies grovel, made around this time in 1976 at Hove, fuelled Clive Lloyd and Cos desire to demolish their opponents

28 May 2026 9:37 am
PM Modi remembers Veer Savarkar, praises his sacrifice and nationalism

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, who is popularly known as Veer Savarkar, was born on May 28, 1883, in Nashik; Savarkar was a freedom fighter, politician, lawyer, and writer and was popularly known for coining the term Hindutva`

28 May 2026 9:26 am
mid-day Opinion: Replant trees only if chopping cant be avoided

The PMC Tree Authority maintains that they have permission

28 May 2026 9:21 am
Donald Trump warns Oman against interfering in US-Iran talks

Trump rejected the possibility of a temporary arrangement under which Iran and Oman would jointly oversee shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as part of a broader agreement linked to US-Iran talks

28 May 2026 9:11 am
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to begin two-day Gujarat visit today

In Vadsar, he will inaugurate the newly constructed Jedva Lake developed under the Anandam Parivar CSR fund

28 May 2026 9:06 am
Delhi Police conducts flag march ahead of Eid al-Adha celebrations

More than 900 staff of the Central District Police have been deployed in key areas

28 May 2026 9:00 am
Twisha Sharma death case: MP High Court cancels bail of victim`s mother-in-law

High Court, after reviewing the matter, found that the order suffered from serious infirmities

28 May 2026 8:48 am
US launches fresh strikes on Iranian military site amid nuclear talks

The official described the operation as defensive and maintained that the existing ceasefire arrangement between the United States and Iran was still considered active despite the overnight military action

28 May 2026 8:46 am
New Russian vaccine may protect against rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain

Russian scientists said the vaccine may also protect against the rare Bundibugyo strain linked to the outbreak in the DRC.

28 May 2026 8:40 am
Astronomers trace 20 Milky Way stars to ancient dwarf galaxy named Loki

By studying their similarities, scientists can determine their galaxies of origin

28 May 2026 8:36 am
Donald Trump rejects rushing Iran deal amid US midterm election concerns

Donald Trump asserted that Iran had misjudged his approach by assuming political pressure at home would force the United States into making concessions at the negotiating table

28 May 2026 8:36 am
Zero tolerance on illegal structures within 15 km of borders Amit Shah

Shah stressed formulating a 360-degree security cover for every border district involving citizens, state machinery, and security agencies

28 May 2026 8:34 am
Karnataka: Women Protection Squad busts alleged sex trafficking racket

The arrests were made following raids conducted by the Central Crime Branchs Women Protection Squad

28 May 2026 8:29 am
EU clears tariff deal with US to avoid higher duties threatened by Donald Trump

The EU agreed to remove import duties on US industrial goods and grant preferential access to US farm and seafood produce, while accepting US tariffs of 15 per cent on most EU goods

28 May 2026 8:21 am
SC backs Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

The top court agreed with the ECs grounds for the SIR

28 May 2026 8:15 am
Russia claims capture of two more villages in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions

The ministry also said that Russian forces had also shot down three Storm Shadow missiles.

28 May 2026 8:10 am
Fossilised remains of Witch Crocodile found at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico

Labrujasuchus expectatus navigated a wild, primordial world on two legs, brandishing tiny arms, and a beaked mouth

28 May 2026 8:06 am
NEET-UG 2026: Centre tightens security ahead of re-exam on June 21

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting with former ISRO chief K. Radhakrishnan to assess preparations for the NEET-UG re-exam scheduled for June 21. The discussion focused on strengthening security, surveillance, and transparency across 5,400 exam centres

27 May 2026 10:38 pm
Global roundup: Iran draft deal proposes Strait of Hormuz reopening

Iranian state TV reported that a draft deal with the United States includes lifting the naval blockade and restoring Strait of Hormuz traffic, while Uganda shut its border with the DRC over an Ebola outbreak

27 May 2026 8:37 pm
NEET (UG) paper leak: Alleged kingpin Prahlad Kulkarni sent to judicial custody

Kulkarni, a chemistry lecturer from Pune, was involved in the NEET process on behalf of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and had access to the question papers. During the last week of April, he allegedly mobilised students with the help of co-accused Manisha Waghmare and conducted special coaching classes for them

27 May 2026 8:08 pm
Centre considering higher MSP for onions: CM Fadnavis

After the meeting, CM Fadnavis said the Centre believes that the minimum support price (MSP) for onions should be increased in view of the current market situation

27 May 2026 7:52 pm
Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll rises to 560

Bangladesh reported five more measles-related deaths on Wednesday, taking the total toll to 560 since March amid a rapidly worsening outbreak. Health authorities have warned that Eid travel and mass gatherings could further accelerate the spread of the disease

27 May 2026 7:36 pm
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari meets Governor RN Ravi

The meeting was held for more than half an hour, but what transpired was not immediately known, sources said. Adhikari`s meeting with Ravi comes against the backdrop of speculations about an impending cabinet expansion of the newly-formed BJP government in the state

27 May 2026 7:21 pm
Pune Porsche crash victims father seeks stricter laws, cancellation of bail

Public outrage resurfaced in the 2024 Pune Porsche crash case after a viral video purportedly showed members of the accused family celebrating the Supreme Courts bail order in the evidence tampering case

27 May 2026 6:58 pm
Supreme Court upholds 28 per cent GST on online gaming

The Supreme Court upheld the retrospective 28 per cent GST levy on online gaming companies, ruling that fantasy sports and games involving stakes qualify as betting and gambling under the GST framework. The court also validated state bans on stake-based online games like rummy and poker

27 May 2026 6:47 pm
SC seeks Centres response on CBSEs three-language policy for Class 9 students

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi, issued notices to the Centre, CBSE and the NCERT seeking detailed responses on the matter

27 May 2026 6:37 pm
Five of seven people trapped inside flooded cave in Laos found alive

The seven villagers from Laos had entered the cave in central Xaysomboun province, around 125 kilometres northeast of the capital Vientiane, on May 20. The villagers had reportedly entered the cave in search of gold but became trapped after heavy rain triggered flash floods, blocking the exit route

27 May 2026 6:29 pm