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Rahul Gandhi demands Dharmendra Pradhans resignation over NEET paper leak issue

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the party will continue its protest until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over the NEET paper leak controversy and a foolproof system is implemented to prevent future exam leaks

24 May 2026 3:55 pm
Heatwave claims 16 lives in Telangana; govt announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia

Severe heatwave conditions in Telangana have claimed 16 lives so far, with temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius in several districts. The state government has announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased and issued alerts as temperatures continue to soar

24 May 2026 3:48 pm
Bengaluru woman dies by suicide, husband and in-laws booked

A 26-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide in Bengalurus Whitefield area, with police booking her husband and in-laws on charges of dowry harassment and mental cruelty following a complaint by her family

24 May 2026 3:29 pm
Twisha Sharmas final rites today in Bhopal after 2nd autopsy by AIIMS Delhi

Model-turned-actor Twisha Sharmas final rites will be performed in Bhopal on Sunday after a second post-mortem examination by an AIIMS Delhi medical board. The fresh autopsy was ordered following objections raised by her family over the initial report

24 May 2026 3:20 pm
Powerful explosion hits train carrying army families in Pakistans Quetta

A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track in Pakistans Quetta as a passenger train passed through the area, injuring more than 30 people. Several victims are said to be in critical condition, with local hospitals receiving dozens of injured passengers

24 May 2026 1:18 pm
Donald Trump claims US and Iran are close to finalising peace agreement

US President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran are close to finalising a broad peace agreement after calls with Gulf, Pakistani and regional leaders. Trump claimed only final details remain and said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen under the proposed deal

24 May 2026 1:11 pm
White House shooting: Gunman killed, bystander critically injured

A gunman who opened fire near the White House was shot dead by Secret Service officers after an exchange of gunfire on Saturday evening. A bystander was critically injured, while President Donald Trump, inside the White House at the time, was unharmed. The FBI is assisting in the investigation

24 May 2026 12:47 pm
PM Modi mourns China mining disaster, Beijing acknowledges support

PM Modi expressed sympathy to President Xi Jinping, while the Chinese envoy appreciated Indias support, after a deadly coal mine gas explosion in Chinas Shanxi Province that killed 82 people and injured many others

24 May 2026 12:33 pm
Nashik Police files first 1,500-page chargesheet in TCS BPO harassment case

The SIT has cited digital evidence and allegations of forced conversion and identity alteration. The case has triggered public concern over workplace safety and is now moving closer to trial proceedings

24 May 2026 11:25 am
Ebola death toll in DR Congo rises to 204 as outbreak spreads across region

The World Health Organization has declared the situation an international health emergency and raised the risk level in DR Congo to very high. Health agencies warn that up to 10 African countries are at risk due to cross-border movement and insecurity in the region

24 May 2026 10:38 am
90 killed in gas explosion at coal mine in north China, rescue efforts continue

As per reports the blueprints provided by the coal mine did not match the actual layout, hampering rescue efforts.

24 May 2026 10:07 am
US Muslims prepare for Hajj amid regional tensions and travel uncertainty

There is some uncertainty with the war, he said. Hajj, he said, transcends politics and conflict.

24 May 2026 10:04 am
Transformer fire in Thanes Wagle Estate doused, no injuries reported

A transformer fire broke out in Wagle Estate, Thane to which Emergency teams responded quickly, cut off power supply and extinguished the fire with half an hour

24 May 2026 9:58 am
IPL 2026: Is it necessary to interview the captain whose team has just lost?

Rishabh Pant is one of the most cheerful guys and the fact that he lost it dropping the F word makes the case for the losing captain to be given a few more minutes to recover before having a mic shoved in his face

24 May 2026 9:45 am
Ukrainian drone attack triggers fire at Russian oil terminal

The facility provides shipment of oil and oil products for export and is involved in meeting the needs of the Russian army, the General Staff wrote on Telegram, adding that Ukrainian forces had also hit a tanker in the Black Sea belonging to Russias so-called shadow fleet.

24 May 2026 9:38 am
West Asia war: US weighs possible military strikes on Iran

After Trump told reporters that he wont be attending his sons wedding, speculations are rife that the decision was made as the White House works on an attack plan for Iran

24 May 2026 9:35 am
Twisha Sharma death case: AIIMS Delhi medical board to conduct second autopsy

Meanwhile, courts grant police seven-day custody of Sharmas husband Samarth Singh after his arrest

24 May 2026 9:26 am
Clean up Yamuna!: Man dressed as cockroach demands from Vrindavan officials

On Saturday, Sharma was seen dressed as a cockroach, inside a drain near the Bihar Ghat in Vrindavan, raising his voice to highlight the plight of the polluted river.

24 May 2026 9:20 am
Mad World: Where cakes burn, bees travel and tongues break records

A Belgian filmmaker known for a giant tongue makes a world record for touching his nose with his tongue 421 times in a minute

24 May 2026 9:10 am
mid-day Opinion: Tantra of the wheel of time

What made the Kalacakratantra more than a tract against Islam was the way it used animal sacrifice as a hinge to fold Hinduism into the same condemnation

24 May 2026 9:02 am
mid-day Opinion: Melodi Melody

You are a true Ladoo, Macroni is Italian, and its a kind of spaghetti, Halwa chuckled.

24 May 2026 8:53 am
Bicycle tour by NMMC chief spotlights ground-level governance in Navi Mumbai

Civic officials said the cycle tour sent out a message promoting fitness, sustainability and direct on-ground governance.

24 May 2026 8:28 am
Summer travel dreams hit turbulence as wars and air ticket prices climb together

With the war in West Asia unresolved, and with air fares rising, we look at how all of it has affected travel plans of regular Indians

24 May 2026 8:13 am
A royal patient on the move: SGNP`s lion Bharat shifted for specialised care

Despite prolonged treatment, isolation management, and intensive supportive care, the lion continued to suffer from persistent hind limb paresis and did not show satisfactory clinical improvement.

24 May 2026 8:00 am
Darkness descends on Marol as residents fume over prolonged power cuts

Marol residents see red over power outages in peak heat, may protest outside Adani office tomorrow

24 May 2026 7:47 am
Mira-Bhayandar MD bust reveals sprawling interstate narcotics syndicate

Crime Branch teams have conducted raids in Tamil Nadu and other southern states as part of the widening probe into the interstate manufacturing and supply network

24 May 2026 7:39 am
US energy products can help diversify Indias energy supply, Rubio tells PM Modi

In a statement, Tommy Pigott, spokesperson for the US State Department, said Rubio and PM Modi discussed the West Asia conflict and reviewed recent bilateral gains, including major investments aligned with the President and Prime Ministers Mission 500 target to double trade by 2030

23 May 2026 10:55 pm
Maharashtra continues to reel under heatwave; Pune records 13.3 mm rainfall

According to the latest weather update from IMD, Bramhapuri in Chandrapur district recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at a scorching 47.1 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest place in Maharashtra

23 May 2026 10:25 pm
Hidden Maoist weapon-making setup unearthed and destroyed in Gadchiroli forest

Acting on intelligence provided by surrendered Maoists, Gadchiroli Police unearthed and destroyed a hidden Maoist arms manufacturing setup and equipment buried in a forest area under the Pomke Binagunda region during a joint anti-Naxal operation

23 May 2026 8:36 pm
Latur launches crackdown on illegal coaching centres after paper leak probe

The Latur administration has launched a crackdown on illegal coaching centres and related commercial activities following the citys links to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case and the ensuing Central Bureau of Investigation probe, officials said

23 May 2026 7:49 pm
Marco Rubio extends President Trumps invitation to PM Modi to visit White House

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday and conveyed an invitation from President Donald Trump for a visit to the White House. The leaders discussed ties, regional security, and global cooperation

23 May 2026 5:24 pm
Twisha Sharma death case: Husband Samarth Singh sent to seven-day police remand

A Bhopal district court on Saturday sent Samarth Singh, husband of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma and the prime accused in her alleged suicide case, to seven days of police remand. He was produced before the court amid tight security after being brought from Jabalpur

23 May 2026 4:34 pm
Ebola surveillance system launched at Bhubaneswar airport

Bhubaneswar airport has launched Ebola surveillance measures, including mandatory thermal screening and travel history checks for international passengers, after the WHO declared the outbreak in parts of Africa a global public health emergency

23 May 2026 4:07 pm
IndianOil says fuel supply remains adequate; shortages limited to isolated areas

The state-run oil marketing company clarified that the issues being witnessed at select retail outlets are localised and short-term in nature, and that fuel stocks across most parts of the country remain stable

23 May 2026 2:53 pm
Two workers killed after falling into well during boring work in Beed

According to police, the workers were standing on a swing-like platform suspended inside the well while installing a horizontal-boring machine when the structure snapped and plunged into the well, causing all three to fall

23 May 2026 2:38 pm
CNG prices in Delhi hiked by Rs 1, reaches Rs 81 per kg

With the latest revision, the retail price of CNG in Delhi has risen from Rs 80.09 per kg to Rs 81.09 per kg, according to Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL)

23 May 2026 2:29 pm
CM warns against fuel black-marketing, assures diesel supply to farmers

Fadnavis issued a stern warning against the black-marketing of fuel in the name of farmers, noting that some parts of the state had witnessed a sudden 20 to 30 per cent spike in fuel sales

23 May 2026 1:44 pm
NEET-UG paper leak case: Maharashtra school suspends arrested teacher

Seth Hiralal Saraswati Prashala announced immediate action against lecturer Manisha Sanjay Havaldar after her arrest and said it would fully cooperate with the ongoing probe being conducted by central agencies

23 May 2026 1:38 pm
Donald Trump says he will skip son Donald Trump Jrs wedding due to WH duties

Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday that his son`s wedding was not good timing because of a thing called Iran and other things.

23 May 2026 12:33 pm
IndiGo Delhi-Shirdi flight diverted to Navi Mumbai due to bad weather

The flight, which was scheduled to land at Shirdi Airport on Friday, was forced to divert as adverse weather conditions persisted in the region, disrupting normal flight operations

23 May 2026 11:37 am
Donald Trump says Iran wants negotiations after recent US military strikes

Trump said the US military had inflicted major damage on Iran and warned that Washington would not allow Tehran to develop nuclear weapons

23 May 2026 11:18 am
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in India for key Quad, bilateral talks

Rubio was received by senior officials upon arrival and is expected to travel across multiple Indian cities, including Agra and Jaipur, during the visit

23 May 2026 11:08 am
China to hold high-level Security Council meeting on May 26

The theme of this meeting is Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-centered International System

23 May 2026 10:56 am
Petrol, diesel prices rise again; fuel rates increased for third time in 10 days

The latest revision marks the third increase in retail fuel prices within 10 days, amid continued pressure from rising global crude oil rates and geopolitical tensions in West Asia

23 May 2026 10:34 am
IMD issues heatwave alert for north and central India over next seven days

The IMD stated that heatwave conditions are likely in isolated areas of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh from May 22 to May 28

23 May 2026 9:33 am
US arrests sister of top Cuban military-linked executive in Miami

Authorities determined her continued presence undermined US foreign policy objectives toward Cuba, citing her role as sister of Ania Guillermina Lastres Morera, Executive President of the military-controlled conglomerate GAESA

23 May 2026 9:31 am
NEET re-test to be 100 per cent error-free, says Dharmendra Pradhan

He also asserted that the government is committed to ensuring that the re-test scheduled to be held on June 21 remains 100 per cent error-free

23 May 2026 9:28 am
China fast-tracks automated coal-chemical hub in resource-rich Xinjiang region

It holds Chinas largest contiguous coalfield, with 390 billion tons of reserves 7 per cent of the national total capable of sustaining Chinas energy needs for a century

23 May 2026 9:27 am
Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills four and injures 35 in Luhansk

Yana Lantratova, Russias Human Rights Commissioner, said that 86 teenagers aged 14 to 18 had been asleep inside the hostel belonging to Luhansk Pedagogical Universitys Starobilsk college when Ukrainian drones attacked it during the night

23 May 2026 9:24 am
Ice Age discovery in China challenges theories about origins of human creativity

A new analysis of crystals formed inside one of the bones shows that the site dates back to an ice age 146,000 years ago, challenging the idea that creativity at the site emerged during warmer, more abundant times

23 May 2026 9:22 am