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IPL 2026, CSK vs SRH LIVE: CSK Wins Toss, Opts To Bat First

Placed third in the points table with 14 points in 12 matches, SRH (NRR 0.331) need to win both their remaining two group stage games to avoid late hiccups in the journey towards the knockouts

18 May 2026 7:02 pm
Why Indias Lost Indie Films Are Finding Audiences in Theatres

At a time multiplexes prefer to remember movies by box office numbers, why are indie movies making a comeback?

18 May 2026 6:56 pm
Kerala: Heartfelt Stage Moment

Their bond goes back to the catastrophic floods in Kerala, when Satheeshan, then MLA of Paravur, extended crucial help to Ammalu Amma: Reports

18 May 2026 6:52 pm
Couple Plotted To Murder 8 Lenders In Moinabad, 2 Dead, 6 Escape Dragnet

Upon excavation at the crime scene, authorities recovered the skeletal remains of Mahboob Bee and the body of Abeda Begum: Reports

18 May 2026 6:44 pm
Hyderabad: Consultancy Dupes Youths in Rs 5 Crore Overseas Job Scam

Police said the accused lured job seekers with overseas placements and collected around Rs 6 lakh from each candidate.

18 May 2026 6:41 pm
Kalaburagi Zoo To Promote Wildlife Awareness, Tourism In Region

The zoo will house 56 species of animals and birds for public viewing: Reports

18 May 2026 6:35 pm
Picture Of First Proposed Bullet Train Displayed At Railway Ministry

The move comes as India continues to expand work on high-speed rail infrastructure, with the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor remaining the countrys flagship project in the segment.

18 May 2026 6:23 pm
India to Continue Buying Russian Oil Irrespective Of US Waivers: Govt

Indian refiners and oil traders have reportedly indicated that supplies remain available despite the latest expiry of the American exemption

18 May 2026 5:57 pm
Fuel, LPG Supply Stable In Telangana: OMCs

A total of 20.06 lakh domestic LPG cylinders have been delivered till May 17 in Telangana.

18 May 2026 5:51 pm
Bengal Cabinet to Discontinue Stipends for Religious Leaders From June

Following a Rs 500 hike in honorarium for religious leaders by the erstwhile Mamata Banerjee government in March this year, Imams of registered mosques in Bengal were granted a monthly stipend of Rs 3,000 while muezzins and purohits were provided Rs 2,000

18 May 2026 5:48 pm
From Sci-fi Strikes to Alien Escorts: Inside Trump's Surreal AI Blitz on Iran

In one of the more bizarre AI creations, the US President was depicted walking alongside an extra-terrestrial figure whose hands appeared to be bound

18 May 2026 5:44 pm
Maybe He Will Be On Impact List: Ashwin Backs Dhoni To Play CSK's Last IPL2026 Match At Chepauk

The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK will play their final home game of the season on Monday at Chepauk, and the speculations about Dhoni's participation in the match have grown

18 May 2026 5:43 pm
Dani Carvajal To Leave Real Madrid At End of Season

Carvajal, who has played 450 times for Madrid, has won 27 trophies including six Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles

18 May 2026 5:36 pm
Manipur Tensions: Trucks, Buses Stranded on NH-2 for Sixth Day

Security sources said that about 300 goods-laden trucks and nearly 700 passengers are stranded in the ongoing deadlock

18 May 2026 5:32 pm
'BCCI Not A Public Authority Under RTI Act': CIC Overturns Its 2018 Order

Information Commissioner PR Ramesh said that the BCCI cannot be treated as a public authority as it is neither owned, controlled, nor substantially financed by the government

18 May 2026 5:31 pm
Congress Leaders United To Make Rahul Gandhi As PM: CM Revanth

The hope, energy and enthusiasm are palpable in the air. The same energy will strengthen as we all work together for our biggest common goal-the day when our leader Shri RahulGandhi ji takes oath as Prime Minister of India, he said

18 May 2026 3:24 pm
Man Held In Hyderabad For Committing House Burglaries

So far, the accused was involved in three house burglaries and a POCSO case: Police

18 May 2026 3:18 pm
Telangana Launches Sports Drive Under 99-day Action Plan

The Minister said the government had recently conducted various sports competitions under the CM Cup, in which 3.5 lakh children from the village level participated

18 May 2026 3:10 pm
Karnataka RTC Warns Staff Against Joining Strike, Cites 'No Work, No Pay' Rule

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation officers and employees have threatened to go on an indefinite strike from Wednesday, stating that they are compelled to do so because the state road transport corporation has not fulfilled their wage revision and other demands

18 May 2026 3:08 pm
Noida: Woman Commits Suicide After Alleged Dowry Harassment, Two Held

The woman's 26-year-old husband and father-in-law have been arrested.

18 May 2026 3:05 pm
Keerthy Suresh Reveals Truth Behind Her Transformation

Putting an end to the rumours, Keerthy clarified through an Instagram post that her transformation was purely the result of disciplined fitness routines, dietary changes and yoga.

18 May 2026 3:02 pm
DRI Seizes 2 Indian Red Sand Boa in Warangal, 1 Held

The Indian Red Sand Boa being a reptile, is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended, thereby, prohibiting trading or possessing of this reptilian species

18 May 2026 3:00 pm
Non-payment of Financial Dues From Producers Caused Distress: K Rajan's Daughter

While police are still investigating the circumstances, Rajeswari said pending financial dues from filmmakers and health-related issues had caused her father severe distress over the past two years

18 May 2026 2:54 pm
Keanu Reeves to Lend Voice for Japanese Stop-Motion Action Feature

Kawamura is a Tokyo-based director and creative who is known for genre-fluid, design-driven work spanning commercials, music videos, television and large-scale public installations.

18 May 2026 2:54 pm
Shikohpur Land Case: Robert Vadra Withdraws Delhi HC Plea Against ED Chargesheet

Recording the submission, the High Court permitted withdrawal of the petition. Vadra's plea had challenged the trial court's order taking cognisance of the ED chargesheet filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

18 May 2026 2:48 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Expected to Visit New Delhi on May 22

He is likely to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

18 May 2026 2:48 pm
Suraj Nambiar Breaks Silence on Separation From Mouni Roy

Now, Nambiar has issued another statement to criticise the media speculation around what led to their split.

18 May 2026 2:40 pm
Chhattisgarh Man Brutally Kills Pregnant Wife After Domestic Dispute

After she fell unconscious due to the pain, he tied her on a motorcycle and took her to the Ambikapur Medical College Hospital, where he told doctors she had suffered injuries in a road accident, the official said

18 May 2026 1:47 pm
From Oil to Internet: Iran Eyes Control Over Strait of Hormuz Data Cables

After closure and levies on Strait of Hormuz, Iran is reportedly considering charging tech companies for using subsea internet cables lying under the strait

18 May 2026 1:39 pm
CJI-Led SC Bench Grants Bail to Former Bureaucrat in Corruption Case

The former Joint Director in the Department of Industries of Chhattisgarh was given bail despite opposition from Additional Advocate General for the state

18 May 2026 1:34 pm
Reunion of Friends, Colleagues: Revanth After Attending UDF Govt Oath Taking

He attended the ceremony along with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar

18 May 2026 1:31 pm
Pakistani Forces Kill 35 Terrorists, Capture 3 Commanders in Balochistan Operation

A spokesperson for the Balochistan government, Shahid Rind, told the media in Quetta on Sunday night that the operation, which began on May 13, saw the deaths of 35 terrorists over the past four days.

18 May 2026 1:23 pm
Rashmika Mandannas Slip of Tongue Sparks Laughter at Event

Rashmika instantly covered her mouth in shock and quickly tried to recover from the situation.

18 May 2026 1:19 pm
Chhattisgarh: Fatal Bus Accident in Bastar Leaves One Dead, 20 Injured

The accident took place in the early hours when the private bus was heading from the state capital Raipur to Sukma, a police official said.

18 May 2026 1:08 pm
More Than a Rockstar: Indian Diaspora in Oslo Awaits Modi's Arrival

Members of the Indian community in Norway expressed enthusiasm over the visit and its potential impact on trade and bilateral relations

18 May 2026 1:08 pm
SC Criticises Own Verdict Denying Bail to Umar Khalid, Imam

The top court said Section 43D(5) of the UAPA cannot justify indefinite incarceration and must operate subject to Articles 21 and 22

18 May 2026 1:03 pm
APSDMA Issues Heatwave Warning for Several Mandals in AP

Severe heat waves are likely to impact 28 mandals across Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Parvathipuram Manyam districts, while heatwave conditions are expected in another 21 mandals

18 May 2026 12:56 pm
Shakira Drops Teaser for 2026 FIFA World Cup Song 'Dai Dai' Ft. Burna Boy

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026

18 May 2026 12:42 pm
Jana Nayagan Producers Stay Committed to Chiranjeevis 158th Film?

According to industry sources, the production house encountered financial pressure due to delays and issues surrounding Jana Nayagan, which reportedly created concerns within the production circle

18 May 2026 12:37 pm
Tamil Nadu Leaders Want Anaimangalam Copper Plates Displayed in State Museums

The copper plates pertain to Rajendra Chola I's period and are a decree originally issued by his father Raja Raja Chola I

18 May 2026 12:34 pm
Saving Lives Top Priority during Floods, Fire Accidents: Ponguleti

The Minister said rapid response, inter-departmental coordination and advance preparedness are critical during emergencies such as floods, fire accidents and industrial disasters

18 May 2026 12:32 pm
Modi Congratulates VD Satheesan, Assures Centres Support

he Central Government assures all possible support for the newly formed Kerala Government in fulfilling the aspirations of the people, the Prime Minister wrote

18 May 2026 12:19 pm
PM Modi, Swedish Counterpart Agree to Deepen Ties With Strategic Partnership

The Prime Minister said that cooperation between the two sides in the defence sector is continuously expanding.

18 May 2026 12:18 pm
Polls For 16 seats In Maharashtra Legislative Council On June 18

Polling for all 16 Legislative Council seats will be conducted on June 18 between 8 am and 4 pm. The entire election process is expected to be completed by June 25.

18 May 2026 12:17 pm
Deeply Concerned: India on Drone Strike Near UAE Nuclear Plant

New Delhi's reaction came a day after a drone struck a generator near the Gulf nation's sole nuclear power plant, sparking a fire on the complex's perimeter

18 May 2026 12:16 pm
Yash Explains Delay in Toxic Release, Says Global Vision Needs Time

Yash admitted that repeated delays may disappoint his fans, especially audiences in India who are accustomed to a fixed timeline once a film goes on floors.

18 May 2026 12:04 pm
iBomma Ravi Rules Out Links to Piracy Websites

Many in Tollywood now feel that piracy cannot be tackled through arrests alone.

18 May 2026 12:02 pm
Cyber Abuse is as Serious as Physical Harassment: Charu Sinha

Cyber harassment is a real and growing threat, and policing has to evolve quickly - cyber cells, digital evidence procedures, and coordination with platforms are part of that evolution: Charu Sinha

18 May 2026 11:47 am
Lok Bhavans Strict Protocols Flouted at UDF Govt Oath Taking

Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka, top leaders shared the stage with chief minister and other ministers

18 May 2026 11:16 am
From Prison to Stage: Australian Journalists China Ordeal Becomes Memoir and Play

She has shone a rare spotlight on the harsh conditions within the secretive Chinese prison system. She has also shared a personal story of resilience about how meaning can be found in suffering.

18 May 2026 11:12 am