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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoy Steve Witkoff met Qatars Prime Minister in Miami to push negotiations with Iran. Mediators including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are urging de-escalation as Washington awaits Tehrans response to a proposed ceasefire framework

DRDOs Defence Research and Development Laboratory successfully completed a 1,200-second long-duration test of its actively cooled full-scale scramjet combustor in Hyderabad, marking a major step in Indias hypersonic cruise missile development programme

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (local time) described the ongoing hostilities between the United States and Iran pertaining to the West Asia region as a very difficult conflict

Iran`s Revolutionary Guard navy has warned that any attack on Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels would be met with a heavy assault on one of the US bases in the region and enemy ships. Iranian state TV reported the warning on Saturday

Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna has arrived in India for a seven-day official visit to strengthen bilateral ties. The visit includes meetings with S Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal and business leaders to boost trade, investment and technology cooperation

After Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal Chief Minister, his mother Gayatri Adhikari said people of the state were happier than she was and urged him to deliver justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim and others who faced atrocities

A Canadian court has convicted three Indian-origin men of first-degree murder in the 2022 killing of a couple in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Prosecutors said the murders were financially motivated and part of a planned robbery and killing plot

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the BJP is misusing the Enforcement Directorate to pressure opposition leaders after fresh ED raids on Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora. Kejriwal claimed the agency is being used to force rivals into joining the BJP

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief C Joseph Vijay has been appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and will take oath on Sunday after securing majority support with backing from VCK and IUML. The development follows intense post-election negotiations

US forces disabled two Iranian oil tankers after an exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh doubts over a fragile ceasefire. The escalation comes as Washington awaits Irans response to a proposal aimed at reopening the strategic waterway

He had to suspend his training several times because of military operations in the camp.

The man got up off the floor and said indignantly Arre wot men, boss its me Dikuna men, Lobo Lobo.

Through these transformations Kamban enriched the Ramayana with additional moral themes: devotion, friendship, ethical warfare, loyalty between siblings, and universal brotherhood.

If a batter can bat 20 overs in IPL, why cant a bowler who takes three wickets be allowed to bowl another over? That would even up the playing field in a format where almost everything is stacked against bowlers

Fadnavis made the remarks after attending the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari, who took oath as West Bengals first BJP chief minister at Kolkatas Brigade Parade Grounds, marking the saffron partys first government in the state since Independence

A couple from Shirur Kasar taluka was killed after a tempo allegedly lost control and rammed into their motorcycle on a national highway in Maharashtras Beed district while they were returning from a family wedding

NCP (SP) Spokesperson Vikas Lawande was allegedly attacked with ink by a group led by kirtankar Sangram Bhandare in Pune district after his remarks against several Hindu spiritual leaders sparked outrage among members linked to the Warkari movement

The new rule, proposed by the US Department of Labour on March 27, seeks to increase the minimum wages for four categories from the entry-level to the most-experienced, contending that the existing wage levels were fixed 20 years ago and fail to adequately protect US workers

Khan, a key accused in the TCS sexual harassment and forced conversion case, was arrested from Maharashtra`s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Thursday by Nashik Police. Following her arrest, AIMIM Corporator Matin Patel was booked for allegedly sheltering her while she was on the run

A source said security has been increased at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Marg and nearby government establishments, with additional deployment of armed personnel, barricading and intensified vehicle checks

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said students from rural areas are now discussing Artificial Intelligence as Rayat Shikshan Sanstha expands global partnerships with institutions like Oxford and Boston University

Strong winds caused iron sheets from an under-construction Pune Metro site near Bhakti-Shakti Chowk in Nigdi to collapse onto the busy Mumbai-Pune highway in PCMC on Saturday afternoon, triggering panic among commuters. No injuries were reported

After VCK and IUML extended support to TVK, actor-politician Vijay called on the Governor at Raj Bhavan (Lok Bhavan) and submitted letters of unconditional support from the supporting parties. He was accompanied by TNCC chief K Selvaperunthagai, CPI(M) State Secretary P Shanmugam and other leaders

A transformer caught fire at the Prasar Bharati Secretariat building on Copernicus Marg in Delhi on Saturday afternoon. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control quickly with no casualties reported

VCK President Thol Thirumavalavan gave an official confirmation letter to Aadhav Arjuna, TVK General Secretary- Election Campaign Management, and extended the partys support to the Vijay-headed party to form a government in the state

The incident occurred on Friday near the strategic waterway, with authorities still trying to ascertain the exact cause of the fire. According to the source, the crew members were rescued by a passing vessel after the dhow caught fire and overturned

The Union minister further expressed confidence that the change in political leadership would help accelerate development and infrastructure growth in West Bengal

This marks his first public rally in Telangana following his 2024 re-election and historic BJP victories in the West Bengal and Assam assembly elections this month

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at Somnath Temple on May 11, marking 75 years of the temples restoration. During the visit, he will release a commemorative stamp and coin and later inaugurate the Sardardham Hostel complex in Vadodara

The company clarified that the move is not being implemented as a conventional cost-cutting exercise or a performance-based layoff programme, but rather as part of a broader operational transformation focused on AI-driven workflows

Officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport seized suspected hydroponic marijuana worth Rs 34.9 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok. The accused were arrested under provisions of the NDPS Act after Customs officers recovered over 34 kg of the contraband during baggage checks

Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a historic political shift in the state. Senior BJP leaders including Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul and Nisith Pramanik were also sworn in as ministers

Trump said he would love to see the Russia-Ukraine conflict come to an end and suggested that diplomatic efforts were moving in a positive direction

T. T. V. Dhinakaran has urged R. N. Ravi to invite the AIADMK to form the government in Tamil Nadu. Dhinakaran also alleged horse-trading by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, a charge strongly denied by the Vijay-led party

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi is expected to formally announce support to actor-politician Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on Saturday, boosting the partys efforts to form the government in Tamil Nadu after its strong debut election performance

Vice Admiral Swaminathan is currently serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command

The Intracortical Visual Prosthesis (ICVP) device bypasses the eye entirely, directly stimulating the brains visual cortex to generate patterns of artificial sight.

Kim visited a munitions factory on Wednesday to inspect the production of 155-mm self-propelled gun-howitzers to be deployed in the southern border area within this year

The vessel is expected to arrive Sunday at the Spanish island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, and passengers will be taken to a completely isolated, cordoned-off area, said the head of Spain`s emergency services, Virginia Barcones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Yuri Ushakov, Russian President Vladimir Putin`s foreign affairs adviser, both confirmed the agreement

Trump further claimed that the decision also followed what he described as significant military gains during the campaign against Iran and progress toward a potential agreement with Iranian representatives

Khamenei has not appeared publicly since he was reportedly injured during the attack that killed his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with top Iranian military leaders at the start of the conflict

Justice Mini Pushkarna issued summons to social media platforms X and Meta Platforms as well as the Centre on the lawsuit, and indicated she would pass an interim order the MPs favour.

The Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) system, developed to convert unguided warheads into precision guided weapons, is India`s first indigenous glide weapon system.

This funding, announced on May 7, elevates Skyroots valuation to USD 1.1 billion, a significant increase from its valuation of around USD 519 million in 2023

The CPI and CPI (M), each having two seats, extended their support to the actor-politician-led party after day-long deliberations

NASA estimates the rock measured 1.5 feet wide at its base, 6 inches thick, and weighed 13 kg. NASAs team tried vibrating the drill to shake the rock loose

Its not clear how close they two sides are to a deal on Irans nuclear programme, or the Strait of Hormuz

Their findings suggest that when abdominal muscles tighten, they squeeze blood vessels connected to the spinal cord and brain

The proposed hike in parking charges has become a talking point for Mumbaikars, as many feel the current system is centred on collecting funds, not transparency, accountability, and proper management