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His name was proposed in the House by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, following which pro tem Speaker Tapas Roy conducted a voice vote. Roy declared Bose elected as the speaker of the assembly after all 207 BJP legislators extended their support in his favour

The southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala on May 26 with a model error of four days. While the monsoon advances into the Andaman Sea and south Bay of Bengal, severe heat wave conditions are expected to grip northwest and central India

The Indore bench of HC, which was hearing the matter, also observed that the Muslim community, which identifies the 11th-century monument as the Kamal Maula Mosque, may approach the state government for allotment of separate land in the district for construction of a mosque

PM Modi was received at the airport by the UAE President, underlining the importance attached to his visit. He was also accorded a guard of honour. In a special gesture, a formation of F-16 fighter aircraft of the UAE escorted PM Modis plane after it entered the countrys airspace on Friday

The Supreme Court on Friday called for rationalisation of airfares and urged the Centre to provide relief to airline passengers amid concerns over unpredictable pricing by private carriers

Experts believe the latest increase in petrol, diesel and CNG prices could accelerate Indias shift towards renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs) and diversified energy supply chains

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said many of the released Ukrainian prisoners had been held since 2022 and included fighters from Mariupols Azovstal steelworks and personnel involved in defending Chernobyl during the early stages of Russias invasion

The suspect, a resident of Punes Manjari area, was on the run after the incident. A device containing low-grade explosives was found inside the washroom of Usha Kiran Hospital in Hadapsar on Wednesday evening, which was later disposed of by a team of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad

In the BRICS Foreign Ministers` Summit, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar listed four specific points to press for reforming the key international bodies and multilateral trading systems

The cruise missile hit the nine-storey corner block amid what the Ukrainian air force said Russia`s biggest barrage of the country since its all-out invasion.

In its latest All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin issued on May 15, the weather department also noted that a well-marked low-pressure area persists over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, along with an associated cyclonic circulation extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level

The disagreement reportedly escalated to a point where Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov intervened in an attempt to calm tensions between the two sides

Udaynidhi Stalin stated that abolishing the caste system did not mean that no one should go to the temple. It meant that everyone should have equal rights, not only in the temple but also in society

This price hike was inevitable owing to the geopolitical tensions, though Indias response has been relatively delayed as compared to nations worldwide. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have already absorbed significant losses whose ripple effects are now seen

Oil companies hiked petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre, triggering mixed reactions nationwide as consumers grapple with rising travel expenses amid global energy market tensions

Gandhi claimed that the Prime Minister had not signed a trade deal in Indias national interest but had instead negotiated what he described as a bargain linked to Adanis release

The increase comes as global crude oil prices continue to remain elevated amid fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the worlds key oil transit routes

In an official notice, the NTA urged candidates and parents to rely only on its authorised communication channels for updates and information related to the examination.

Trump said Xis remarks reflected the condition of the United States during the Biden administration and not the current state of the country under his leadership

Trump claimed that Irans military capabilities had been severely weakened and warned that the country was finished unless it agreed to a deal

The textile and apparel industry in Tamil Nadu is undergoing a severe crisis because of the unprecedented rise in cotton and yarn prices, Chief Minister Vijay said in the letter

Voting on other key ministries, including defense and interior, was postponed to allow more time for political consultations

During his visit, PM Modi will meet the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, exchange views on bilateral issues and energy cooperation, and discuss ways to advance the bilateral relations

Simons, who represented the Makerfield constituency, announced his resignation through a statement shared on social media

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The divers are believed to have died while attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 metres.

If there was any faith in our education system, it has been shredded with this leak

The Relief Commissioner added that continuous monitoring is being conducted, and the 24-hour Integrated Control and Command Centre remains fully operational

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) described the incident as a serious threat to international maritime security and freedom of navigation in one of the worlds most strategically important shipping corridors

Appearing before lawmakers in Washington, Admiral Charles Cooper II defended Operation Epic Fury, stating that US forces had successfully reduced Irans ability to project military power across the Middle East

The revised fuel prices came into effect immediately. In Delhi, petrol prices rose by Rs 3.14 per litre, taking the retail rate to Rs 97.77 per litre. Diesel prices were also raised by Rs 3.11 per litre

The aircrafts emergency locator beacon set off the rescue response.

They refer to it as the last titan of Thailand, as it was discovered in Thailands youngest dinosaur-bearing rock formation.

Moderate egg intake also showed protective benefits

The operations included eight drone strikes, five missile or rocket attacks, one artillery strike, and one guided missile launch

Prime Minister Modi also joined the visiting ministers and delegates for the official BRICS family photo, which brought together representatives of member countries and partner nations participating in the high-level diplomatic engagement

The National Testing Agency (NTA) was forced to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination following serious allegations of irregularities and paper leak. Addressing the media, Pawar criticised the Centre for failing to take adequate precautionary steps despite repeated incidents of paper leaks

Passing a detailed order, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said the social media posts, videos, and public statements made against her after she refused to recuse from hearing the matter had crossed the line between fair criticism and criminal contempt

In Pune, the maximum temperature touched 38.6 degrees Celsius, marking a departure of 1.1 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 25.7 degrees Celsius, which was 3.4 degrees higher than usual

Punjab Police has made a major breakthrough in the Jalandhar blast case with the arrest of Anil Sharma, a resident of Uttar Pradesh. According to AAP, the accused is being interrogated to uncover his involvement and the larger conspiracy behind the low-intensity explosion

With the rollout of Phase-3, SIR exercise will now cover the entire country, except Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. EC said the schedule for these three regions will be announced later, after considering the completion of Phase-2 of the Census and weather-related challenges

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