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Referring to the current global situation, the Union Minister said there is a need to conserve petrol and diesel following Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal for fuel saving.
Araghchi accused the United States of creating instability and imposing what he described as an illegal blockade affecting Iranian ports and maritime activity
Araghchi accused Western powers of pursuing aggressive policies and urged member countries to take collective steps to prevent what he called the politicisation of international institutions and continued violations of the United Nations Charter
A fresh political controversy has erupted after BJP MP Sambit Patra made strong allegations regarding the foreign travel expenses of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Addressing a press conference, Patra claimed that Rahul Gandhis overseas travel over the past 22 years has cost nearly Rs 60 crore
The police launched the investigation after the woman lodged a complaint. Acting swiftly, police arrested both of the accused and seized the bus used in the incident
Mann claimed that following the singers refusal, certain actions were taken that amounted to pressure and intimidation, which he described as unfair. He linked the issue to broader concerns about political pressure on public figures, while continuing his criticism of the BJP
The incident occurred at Jamia Arabia Hasinia Trust in Amlapura, Tumakuru. The Railway Protection Force found the children at the Bengaluru station and took them to safety
The Gujarat-owned ship reportedly sank after being struck by a suspected drone or missile-like projectile on May 13 while traveling from Somalia to the UAE. All 14 Indian crew members were safely evacuated by the Oman Coast Guard
Bose had won the election from the Coochbehar constituency by a margin of voters; He defeated Avijit De Bhowmik of the Trinamool Congress (TMC); Bose will replace BJP MLA Tapas Roy, who was sworn in as the Pro-tem Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly on Tuesday
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh said the newly formed BJP government has begun the process of transferring land to the Border Security Force within 45 days to expedite border fencing along the India-Bangladesh border
Preliminary findings suggest that the tyre of the asphalt-laden tanker burst while it was moving on the highway, causing the vehicle to lose control
Several senior leaders were reportedly considered for the top post, including Congress General Secretary K. C. Venugopal and veteran party leader Ramesh Chennithala
The West Bengal government has issued a directive reinforcing provisions of the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, requiring a mandatory fitness certificate before the slaughter of any cattle or buffalo
The device can be programmed with computational methods to recognise patterns
Papum Pare SP (Rural) Taru Gusar said the operation was carried out on May 12 in Hollongi and adjoining areas of Assam following credible inputs about wildlife trafficking
According to the CBI, Prabhdeep Singh was wanted in connection with a case registered at the Special Cell Police Station, New Delhi, under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1958
Nashik Police detained Khairnar on Tuesday following a request from Rajasthan Police
It weighs 500 kg with a pilot on board and has a starting price of USD 573,674 (Rs 5.49 crore)
It is important to support Ukraine and not remain silent about Russias war. Every time the war disappears from the top of the news, it encourages Russia to become more savage
The breakthrough came through COSMOS-Web, the largest survey conducted by JWST till date
The investigation has revealed that Vikas Biwal`s father, Dinesh Biwal, allegedly scanned the hard copy of the NEET-UG question paper and converted it into PDF files
A fourth strike on Sidons northern entrance happened in the early afternoon, hitting a car.
According to the IMDs latest All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, a well-marked low-pressure area over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal continues to persist over the same region
At a ceremonial event, Amit Shah conferred praise on the National Disaster Response Force after it was awarded the Presidents Colour, calling it a recognition of the forces two decades of dedicated disaster response, rescue, and humanitarian work
Irans Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, described the campaign in support of the proposed resolution as ridiculous, misleading and deceptive, according to Iranian state media reports
Trump praised Xis leadership and described the Chinese President as a great leader, while also highlighting the long-standing communication between the two leaders
Every college/university campus must designate flying food squads
With the authorities imposing stricter restrictions after recent transgressions in the IPL, its getting harder for people to interact with cricket stars, a far cry from what used to happen before
During the high-level talks, Xi said the world was undergoing major geopolitical and economic changes and stressed the importance of maintaining stable ties between the two countries
The decision was announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which amended the export policy status of several sugar categories from restricted to prohibited
Officials said the object was found near a washroom within the hospital compound. The device, which allegedly had a digital clock-like attachment, was first noticed by a doctor, who immediately alerted the police control room
Pressure on Starmer has increased sharply since Labours underwhelming showing in last weeks local elections, which triggered criticism from sections of the party and renewed concerns over the governments political direction
Several ministers and senior political leaders across the country have also started taking measures to reduce fuel consumption by downsizing official vehicle fleets and encouraging the use of public transport and virtual meetings
Trump was formally welcomed by Xi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing at the start of his two-day visit; China also accorded the US President a ceremonial guard of honour presented by the Peoples Liberation Army Honour Guard Battalion
Police said a doctor at the hospital noticed the suspicious device, which reportedly had a digital clock-like instrument attached to it, and immediately alerted the police control room
According to a statement issued by the Mayors office, the proposal regarding the fuel allowance hike had already been kept under review and would be formally withdrawn during the General Body proceedings scheduled for May 15, 2026
In an official statement, Mother Dairy on Wednesday said that the milk procurement prices have increased by around 6 per cent, making the price revision necessary
Air India has announced temporary rationalisation of its international routes from June to August 2026 due to high jet fuel prices and airspace restrictions. Delhi-Chicago suspended, major cuts on US, Europe, Australia and Asia routes. Affected passengers offered rebooking or full refunds
Addressing a press conference, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal urged the Gen Z students to demonstrate against the government, similar to Bangladesh and Nepal
A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said in the present legal framework, the social media intermediaries have to play the most vital role and they should act against the dissemination of pornographic content
Funding by Pakistan was secured on Tuesday through separate International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes, split between the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), aiming to stabilise Pakistan`s external payments and help it fight climate-related hazards
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) welcomed the visiting dignitaries on separate X who arrived in India for the BRICS foreign ministers meet
The Class 12 results also showed girls surpassing boys in terms of overall pass percentage. According to the board results, the pass percentage for girls stood at 88.86 per cent, while for boys it was recorded at 82.13 per cent, giving girls a lead of 6.73 percentage points over boys
An official order released by the Principal Secretary to the Government confirmed that the appointment had been cancelled with immediate effect
The RBI Governor has warned that rising global energy prices due to the Iran-related conflict are putting pressure on Indias inflation outlook and may require future policy intervention
The IDF said Hezbollah launched rockets toward Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, triggering sirens in northern Israel
ED`s Chandigarh zonal office arrested Ribhav Rishi and Abhay Kumar, the two ex-employees of IDFC Bank. After arresting both the ex-employees under Section 19 of PMLA, 2002, they were produced before a special PMLA court, which granted 10 days ED custody of both the accused till May 21
Amravati, Akola, and Wardha are likely to experience heatwave conditions along with hot nights, while no significant weather hazards have been flagged for other districts in the region
The medical body FAIMA has sought major reforms in the national testing system, including replacing the National Testing Agency (NTA) with an autonomous and technologically advanced body.
Officials said Chakankar has been directed to appear before the agency later this week as part of the ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

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