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Online filing and Excel utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY2026-27 now available on e-filing portal: Income Tax India

NEW DELHI, May 17: Income Tax India urges people to file their Income Tax Return (ITR) by sharing a post on microblogging site X. Income Tax Indi

Stray dog bites several pedestrians in Tiruvallur

Calm before storm: Donald Trumps warning sparks alarm over possible Iran strikes, signals escalation in West Asia

The U.S. Presidents message comes as reports suggest his administration is weighing critical decisions on Iran policy

Watch: Ebola kills 80 in Congo; WHO declares global health emergency

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 people, prompting the World Health Organization to declare an inter

Time For Gujarat To Lead In Service Sector, Compete With Top Tech Hubs: Amit Shah

AHMEDABAD, May 17: Union Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Gujarat must now elevate itself to the top position in the service sector after perfor

Top Police Officers Call on Chennithala Amid Buzz Over Home Portfolio

Responding to a question on whether it was a meeting with the Home Minister-designate, Chandrasekhar said it was a courtesy call and that they co

In 'Cut Money' Outburst, Exploited Villagers Target Trinamool Leaders

Several instances have surfaced across Bengal of the exploited people targeting the houses of Trinamool leaders and demanding the return of 'cut

Asked To Give Way, 2 Men Stop Bengaluru Woman's Range Rover, Assault Her Husband

Rachana alleged in her complaint that the accused were under the influence of alcohol and used vulgar language.

Israel strikes Lebanon while Hezbollah calls talks dead end

The latest strikes came after Envoys from Israel and Lebanon held a third round of negotiations in Washington and agreed to extend the ceasefire

Gautam Adani performs bhoomi pujan for Adani Centre for Eye Diseases in Bihars Saran

Saran (Bihar), May 17: Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday performed Bhoomi Pujan for the launch of Adani Centre for Eye Diseases (ACE),

Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf appointed to oversee ties with China: Media

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who recently emerged as a chief negotiator in talks with the United States, has been appointe

Excess weight, stress leading to hypertension among all age groups: IMA former president Dr. V.S.Prasad

Speaking to media in Vizianagaram, Dr. Prasad said that people of all groups had become victims of hypertension due to changes in working hours,

No Constitutional embargo on State legislature in giving benefits to MLAs, ex-MLAs: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has upheld the legality of pension and benefits for former MLAs and MLCs, deeming them within the legislature's purview.

Nara Devansh Launches Dino Deets Podcast On YouTube

Through the podcast, Devansh would explain about dinosaurs, fossils, and ancient remnants about which he had gained knowledge. The podcast would

Rahul Gandi slams Centre, demands resignation of Education Minister over NEET-UG 2026 paper leak allegations

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Central government regarding alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination. He is d

Naidu Greets Scientists, Hails Andhra's Quantum Ecosystem on Telecommunication Day

The chief minister said the occasion underscored the importance of secure communications, trusted digital infrastructure and cyber resilience for

More women, freshers migrating for better blue, grey-collar jobs: Report

Job-related migration is surging by 31.4 percent as more women and freshers seek better jobs and pay beyond their hometowns. This trend signifies

Karnataka Introduces AIB-based Excise System, Revises Liquor Prices

The AIB-based excise duty structure has been implemented in Karnataka from May 11, 2026. It is globally recognised as the gold standard for alcoh

West Bengal rice industry seeks infra push, faster clearances from new BJP govt

West Bengal's rice sector urges the new state government for better infrastructure and quicker approvals. Industry leaders highlight the need for

Delhi advises 2-day work-from-home in private sector, car pooling to conserve fuel

Delhi government urges private firms to embrace two-day work-from-home. Companies should also adjust office timings and promote carpooling. These

Rajinikanth calls Vijays political rise remarkable and historic.

On Screen Marking an international norm, says Education Ministry amid concerns over CBSE Class 12 results

The revaluation costs have been reduced to 100 from 700

Bulgaria's 'Bangaranga' Wins Eurovision, With Israel second

Pop singer Darina Yotova, known as Dara has won the 70th edition of the world's biggest live televised music event.

Ukraine launches more than 500 drones at Russia, killing 3: Moscow

Over 500 Ukrainian drones targeted Russia overnight, resulting in three fatalities in the Moscow region and injuries to 12 in the capital. Air de

TMC MPs visit vandalised party offices in South 24 Parganas; Susmita Dev slams 'bulldozer politics'

Trinamool Congress MPs visited party offices and met workers affected by recent clashes. They alleged opposition workers are intimidating TMC mem

LG Orders Major Wage Rationalisation Reform For Daily Wagers, Part-Time And Seasonal Workers Engaged By UT Admin

Leh, May 17: The Union Territory of Ladakh is all set to undergo one of the biggest reforms in its history, with Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar

Kerala Lottery Samrudhi SM-55 result out today (17-05-2026); Rs 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

Kerala lottery results today: The official results for the Kerala Lottery Samrudhi SM-55 are expected today by 3 PM, offering participants a chan

'Vibrant Democracy': India trashes allegations on declining minority rights, media freedom

India has strongly refuted claims of diminishing media freedom and minority rights. Officials state the nation is a thriving democracy ensuring f

Great Nicobar project a recipe for ecological disaster: Ramesh to Defence minister

NEW DELHI, May 17:Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday wrote to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the Great Nicobar Island Project, saying the

Over 63,000 high-value jobs will be created, says Amit Shah at Gujarat's first SEZ IT 'Million Minds Tech Park' launch

Built at an investment of nearly Rs 1,100 crore, the tech park spans 13.5 lakh square feet of workspace. In its first phase alone, it will house

Nine hospitalised after fire breaks out in residential building in Delhi

A fire broke out in a four-storey building in Delhi's Shahdara area on Sunday. Nine people, including a minor, suffered breathing difficulties. T

IAF begins process to replace VIP transport fleet, issues RFI for new long-range business jets

The Indian Air Force is starting to replace its old VIP transport planes. They have issued a request for information to buy four to six new Long

Georgia University Student Jumps Off Popular Cliff To Celebrate Graduation, Dies

Jayden Barreto was celebrating graduation with friends at the lake, a spot the website describes as a must-do jump for adrenaline junkies and thr

'Why haven't you sacked education minister?' Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over NEET-UG paper leak

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, questioning the inaction of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pra

Fortune cookie wisdom: Shark Tanks Anupam Mittal trashes startup advice amid tech layoffs, reveals when he got laid off

Tech sector layoffs are widespread. Anupam Mittal shares his 2001 job loss experience. He criticizes the advice to start companies using AI. Mitt

Nellore TDP leaders expect to host Mahanadu next year

Local leaders and cadre of TDP were upset with the decision of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on holding the annual conclave virtually ins

Thailand Open badminton: Satwik-Chirag save four championship points before settling for runner-up finish

World No. 4 Satwik and Chirag looked off-colour in the opening game but showed great mental fortitude under pressure in the second to almost take

India-Netherlands engagement deepens as EAM Jaishankar meets Dutch counterpart

India and the Netherlands have elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Dutch Foreign Minister

CBSE OSM controversy: Board cuts revaluation, answer sheet verification charge

CBSE has reduced revaluation and answer sheet verification charges to Rs 100, addressing student anxiety over On-Screen Marking. The board emphas

CBSE Addresses Class 12 Result Anxiety Over On Screen Marking: Here's How Students React

CBSE Re-evaluation 2026: The CBSE stated that it has observed social media posts indicating that many Class 12 students are anxious about their r

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026: Application Process Starts For 11,127 Vacancies

Indian Railways has opened online applications for 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot positions via the official RRB Apply portal till June 14, 2026.

'Taiwan independence' means we don't belong to Beijing: President Lai Ching-te

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reiterated his stance on the island's sovereignty. He clarified that 'Taiwan independence' signifies the island'

Working With Nargis Fakhri was a Good Experience: Director Thrinadha Rao

The director also revealed that the makers are exploring a Hindi release for Nenu Ready

Nepals Mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa Climbs Mt Everest For 32nd Time, Beats Own Record

KATHAMANDU, May 17: Nepals mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa made history on Sunday by breaking his own world record for the highest number of ascents

Canadian-made sniper rifles surface in Russia; Manufacturer cites fraudulent diversion

A Canadian firearms company, Cadex Defence, confirmed its precision rifles were fraudulently diverted to Russia, bypassing sanctions. This revela

Among top source markets, US expects biggest fall in visitors from India this year

US forecasts a significant drop in Indian visitors by over 4% in 2026, making it the second largest overseas source market after the UK. This dec

JD(S) wants changes in certain provisions in One Nation-One Election proposal

The JD(S) party has requested changes to the proposed One Nation-One Election constitutional amendment bill. They are particularly concerned abou

Karnataka liquor prices revised. Check new rates in Bengaluru and other areas

Karnataka has implemented a new Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB)-based excise duty system, resulting in updated liquor prices statewide. The excise depa

Man Who Struck Mumbai Teen, Left Her In Coma 9 Years Ago Fined Rs 20,000

P Narayanasamy Poosaripadaiyachi, now 66, was driving a Toyota Innova of the then railway commissioner when he hit Nidhi Jethmalani at a zebra cr

IPL Playoff Scenarios For Remaining 8 Teams Ahead Of Sunday's Double-Header

RCB, who come into this fixture on the back of a comprehensive win over the Kolkata Knight Riders, could seal their playoff berth with a win over

Inside NEET Paper Leak: How Questions Reached Aspirants From Insiders

The court submissions suggest that the NEET paper leak played out in phases, beginning with access inside the examination ecosystem.

How successful was PM Modis Netherlands visit? MEA lists 17 key outcomes

7-Minute Cancer Shot Costing Rs 3.7 Lakh Per Dose Launched In India

The new injection uses a drug called atezolizumab, which works by blocking a protein called PD-L1. Cancer cells use this protein to hide from the

JEE Advanced Exam Kicks Off Amidst Heavy Security and Student Excitement

Mumbai, May 17: The JEE Advanced 2026 engineering entrance exam is being conducted across the country today. Students have begun arriving at exam

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11: Check probable playing 11 and head-to-head record for today's match

PBKS vs RCB Playing 11: Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to secure a playoff spot as they face Punjab Kings in Dharamshala. For Punjab Kings, this

Kerala Chief Minister-designate Satheesan rejects attempts to demonise IUML as anti-secular

Mr. Satheesan said government formation talks had passed an important stage and there was no roadblock to naming the cabinet

Delhi Government to provide collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 crore to women startups

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 crore for women's self-help groups and startups. The government will

Israeli Attacks Devastate Lebanons Economy, Causing $2 Billion Loss

Beirut, May 17: Lebanons Economy Minister, Amer Bassat, has revealed the severe economic damage inflicted on the country due to Israeli attacks.

Arshad Madani Calls for Unity Against Rising Communalism in India

New Delhi, May 17: Arshad Madani, the president of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, has expressed concerns about a systematic attempt to transform the nation

Nepal's Kami Rita Climbs Mount Everest For 32nd Time, Breaking His Own Record

The 56-year-old veteran climber reached the 8,849-metre peak at 10:12 am on Sunday, according to the Department of Tourism.

Gautam Adani Inaugurates Eye Hospital In Bihar In A Boost To Rural Healthcare

The newly inaugurated hospital in Bihar's Saran district is designed to be a centre of excellence for ophthalmology in Bihar.

Netherlands Returns 11th Century Chola Copper Plates To India

PM Modi says joyous moment for every Indian.

India becomes largest market for KitKat globally for Nestle

New Delhi: India has emerged as the largest market globally for KitKat, the iconic chocolate-coated wafer bar of Swiss food and confectionery maj

Russia Warns of Potential U.S. and Israel Military Action Against Iran

New Delhi, May 17: Mikhail Ulyanov, Russias permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, has expressed support for Chinas s

CM Yogi Adityanath Urges Swift Resolution of Public Issues

Gorakhpur, May 17: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met with citizens during a public hearing at Gorakhnath Temple on Sunday morning. This was his

Recipe for ecological disaster: Congress writes to Rajnath Singh flagging environmental concerns over Great Nicobar project

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to reconsider the Great Nicobar Island Project, deeming it an ecological d

India, Chile expedite CEPA negotiations and critical minerals cooperation

Chile's Foreign Minister Francisco Prez Mackenna's visit to India boosted bilateral ties, focusing on CEPA negotiations, critical minerals, and i

Plight of betel leaf farmers miserable as gale storms hit fields, expect new government to give relief swiftly

The plight of the farmers was miserable that most of them are facing red and were unable to stop the rising losses due to multiple factors

Congresss Identity Now Defined by Insulting Hindus: Shahzad Poonawala

New Delhi, May 17: BJP spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala launched sharp attacks on Congress, the Muslim League, and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant M

Congress Questions Great Nicobar Projects Environmental Impact in Letter to Defense Minister

New Delhi, May 17: The Congress party continues to raise concerns regarding the Central Governments Great Nicobar Island project. On Sunday, Cong

Punjab Police Arrest Three Suspects in Hand Grenade Case

Gurdaspur, May 17: The Punjab Police in Gurdaspur have arrested three individuals linked to a hand grenade incident. Interrogations are ongoing a

Indian Stock Market Sees Major Drop in Top Companies Market Capitalization

Mumbai, May 17: The Indian stock market has witnessed a significant decline, with nine out of the top ten companies losing a total of 3.12 lakh c

Petroleum dealers blame institutional procurement for fuel crisis

The outlets belonging to the Government Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) witnessed unusually high HSD sale volumes compared to their historical ave

Philippines Asks Top Court to Allow ICC Drug War Arrest of Senator

Dela Rosa has said the ICC warrant was illegal since the Philippines pulled out in 2019 from the treaty that created the tribunal

Woman Stripped And Paraded By Mob For Objectionable Remarks About Deities

The woman allegedly made objectionable remarks about deities, which got a group of persons angry who thrashed her.

UP: Highly toxic pesticide behind vulture deaths in Dudhwa reserve buffer zone, says lab report

Scientists at IVRI Bareilly have identified the pesticide 'carbofuran' as the cause of death for 25 vultures in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve buffer z

Understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: How to Reduce Risks for Your Baby

New Delhi, May 17: Every parent is deeply concerned about their infants well-being. The worries intensify for first-time parents. One serious con

IPL 2026s Paper Celebration Sparks Controversy Among Legends

New Delhi, May 17: A new trend has emerged among young players during IPL 2026. After impressive performances or taking wickets, players are cele

USS Gerald R. Ford Returns Home After 326 Days

Washington, May 17: The USS Gerald R. Ford, the United States aircraft carrier, has returned home after a lengthy deployment of 326 days. Defense

Hokum movie review: Damian McCarthys nasty little ghost story is undone by its own explanations

Adam Scott anchors Damian McCarthys Irish haunted hotel horror with bitter conviction, though Hokum trades its nerve-shredding atmosphere for clu

Atlee and Priya Reveal Their Baby Daughters Name: Our Love Has Found a Beautiful Name

Mumbai, May 17: Renowned South Indian filmmaker Atlee is currently making headlines for his personal life. Known for his blockbuster films, Atlee

USS Gerald R. Ford Returns Home After 326 Days of Deployment

Washington, May 17: The USS Gerald R. Ford, the United States aircraft carrier, has returned home after a lengthy deployment. Defense Secretary P

PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report, IPL 2026: How Dharamshala weather could impact todays clash at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, what to expect

PBKS vs RCB Pitch Weather Report: Punjab Kings need a win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They have lost five matches in a row. Their IPL 20

Bihars Malmas Mela Kicks Off with Traditional Ceremonies

Rajgir, May 17: The historic and mythological town of Rajgir in Bihars Nalanda district has officially launched the world-renowned Malmas Mela. C

IMD Warns of Storms and Heatwaves Across Several States

New Delhi, May 17: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for severe weather conditions in various parts of the country o

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu writes to Centre over shrimp feed price hike, seeks relief for aquaculture farmers

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has urged the Union Agriculture Minister to address rising shrimp feed prices. The state govern

FPIs pull out 27,000 crore in May; 2026 outflows hit 2.2 lakh crore-mark

FPIs were net sellers in all months of 2026, except February.

TCS Case : Court Says Clear Evidence Of Abetment By POSH Committee Member

The court refused bail to Ashwini Chainani ,Tausif Attar, Raza Memon, Shahrukh Qureshi and Asif Ansari in the case.

BJP Should Shift from Politics of Revenge to Politics of Change: Surendra Rajput

Lucknow, May 17: Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput has criticized the government over several issues, including the removal of the Biswa Bang

NEET leak row reaches Supreme Court; plea seeks statutory status for NTA

The United Doctors Front has moved the Supreme Court seeking the dissolution of the NTA in its current form and the creation of a new statutory t