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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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`

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

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`

The PMC Tree Authority maintains that they have permission

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The top court agreed with the ECs grounds for the SIR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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