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Severe weather conditions grips Vidarbha for 16th day as IMD issues red alert

A trough extending from northwest Uttar Pradesh to south coastal Odisha is also influencing weather conditions across central India, including parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and adjoining regions

27 May 2026 4:36 pm
Rahul Gandhi targets Centre over alleged CBSE evaluation scam, demands SIT probe

Gandhi questioned the awarding of contracts to COEMPT, a company he claimed was previously linked to controversies under the name Globarena. The CBSE denied any security breach, clarifying that the URL circulating online was only a testing site and not the actual evaluation portal

27 May 2026 4:30 pm
Delhi Police bust interstate cyber fraud racket, arrest three

Delhi Police busted an interstate cyber fraud network and arrested three accused linked to supplying bank account kits, SIM cards and ATM cards to cybercriminals. The probe began after a tea seller in Delhi was allegedly duped of Rs 90,000 by a fraudster posing as a fintech employee

27 May 2026 3:15 pm
CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar to meet amid Karnataka leadership buzz

Siddaramaiah is scheduled to meet Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over breakfast in Bengaluru on Thursday amid renewed speculation over a possible leadership change in the Karnataka Congress. The development follows a recent high-level Congress meeting in New Delhi

27 May 2026 3:03 pm
Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS seize 118 kg cocaine near Mundra Port in Gujarat

Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad seized around 118 kg of cocaine during a joint anti-smuggling operation near Mundra Port. Officials said the narcotics, valued at nearly Rs 1,150 crore, were recovered from the sea after suspicious activity was detected aboard a container vessel

27 May 2026 2:51 pm
China backs Pakistans mediation efforts between US and Iran

Wang said China welcomed mediation initiatives by Pakistan and other countries as efforts continue to prevent further escalation between Washington and Tehran

27 May 2026 2:46 pm
Singapore court sentences Byju Raveendran to 6 months in jail over contempt

Byjus founder Byju Raveendran has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt over alleged failure to comply with court orders linked to disclosure of assets amid ongoing legal disputes with lenders and investors

27 May 2026 2:23 pm
Air India`s San Francisco-bound plane faces tech issue, returns to Delhi

Air India flight AI173 from Delhi to San Francisco returned safely to the national capital on Wednesday morning after a technical issue was detected mid-air. The Boeing 777-300ER, carrying around 230 passengers, was airborne for over eight hours before landing back in Delhi

27 May 2026 2:18 pm
Air India to cut 22 percent domestic flights amid rising fuel prices

Air India will temporarily reduce up to 22 per cent of its domestic flights and around 27 per cent of international services between June and August 2026 due to rising fuel prices and operational costs. The airline said affected passengers will be offered alternative flights, complimentary date changes or refunds

27 May 2026 2:18 pm
Kharge targets PM Modi over heatwave message, cites BJP-sponsored inflation

The Congress chief also questioned why the prime minister does not address issues related to rising prices and the economic burden on citizens

27 May 2026 2:13 pm
`We`ll talk about it tomorrow`: Siddaramaiah on leadership change buzz

Speculation regarding Karnatakas chief ministerial post has surfaced multiple times since the Congress government completed two-and-a-half years in office

27 May 2026 2:04 pm
Govt closely monitoring Ebola situation; no confirmed case in India

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday said there is no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in India, while authorities continue to closely monitor the global outbreak situation. A person with recent travel history from Uganda, isolated in Bengaluru after reporting mild symptoms, tested negative for Ebola

27 May 2026 1:52 pm
SC upholds EC`s power to conduct SIR exercise of electoral rolls

The Bench said that they were unable to conclude that the impugned exercise is a process resorted to solely for administrative convenience; On the contrary, they held that the electoral SIR advances the constitutional imperative of free and fair elections

27 May 2026 12:26 pm
Hamas military commander Mohammed Odeh killed in Gaza strike: Israel

Israel described the operation as a major blow to Hamass military structure, while stating that intelligence monitoring had been ongoing for months

27 May 2026 12:25 pm
Grooms family gifts Rs 1 lakh accident insurance to thousands in village

The wedding of Siddheshwar Pethkar, held on May 20 in the village located around 55 km from Nanded, featured an unusual return gift, a group accident insurance policy for every eligible resident of the village

27 May 2026 12:12 pm
Traveller from Uganda with suspected Ebola symptoms shifted to Bengaluru

According to the officials, the woman, who had arrived from an Ebola-affected region, was moved from a hotel to the designated hospital as a precaution after she developed mild symptoms like body ache

27 May 2026 12:03 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay begins first official Delhi visit after assuming office

Chief Minister Vijay arrived at the Chennai Airport to board a special flight to the national capital, where he is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union Ministers during the visit

27 May 2026 11:51 am
Woman from Uganda isolated in Bengaluru tests negative for Ebola

The woman, who had recently travelled from Uganda, was admitted to the state-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital in Bengaluru as a precautionary measure after she complained of mild body ache

27 May 2026 11:23 am
Russia develops new Ebola vaccine as WHO monitors Congo outbreak

Russian scientists have created a vaccine that may offer protection against the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has been identified as the cause of the current outbreak in the DRC

27 May 2026 10:48 am
Iran vows retaliation after US `self-defence strikes` near Strait of Hormuz

The escalation has added fresh uncertainty to an already fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, raising concerns over regional stability and global energy supplies

27 May 2026 10:32 am
Karnataka Congress leadership decision likely after Rajya Sabha elections

The Congress leadership is learnt to have backed D K Shivakumar for the top post, and a change may happen soon, according to sources

27 May 2026 10:16 am
Donald Trump says everything checked out perfectly after medical exam

In a post on Truth Social, Trump thanked the doctors and medical staff for their care, adding that the check-up went smoothly and reaffirming his health status

27 May 2026 10:08 am
NASA announces three moon missions as part of lunar base project

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled a USD 20 billion plan to set up a permanent base on the moon, equipped with lunar rovers and drones, for carrying out experiments that would help master skills to live and operate in the dangerous environment.

27 May 2026 10:02 am
Piyush Goyal pitches India`s financial growth story to Canadian investors

Piyush Goyal held talks with Canadian investors, pension funds and business leaders to promote Indias investment opportunities driven by infrastructure growth, financial reforms, and ease of doing business. Discussions focused on clean energy, AI, manufacturing, financial services, and critical minerals partnerships

27 May 2026 10:00 am
Israel expands Lebanon operations as clashes with Hezbollah intensify

A US-brokered ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict appeared more nominal by the day, complicating efforts at a broader peace in the Iran war as Tehran wants an agreement to include an end to the fighting in Lebanon

27 May 2026 9:59 am
At UNSC, India slams Pakistan over support for cross-border terror

Indias Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Harish Parvathaneni, delivered the sharp response during a UNSC debate on Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centred international system

27 May 2026 9:53 am
PM Modi pays tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on death anniversary

Jawaharlal Nehru was born in Allahabad on November 14, 1889. He received his early education at home with the help of private tutors

27 May 2026 9:18 am
CMRL case: ED raids former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayans residence

The raids came a day after the Kerala High Court allowed the ED to continue its investigation into the alleged transactions between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions

27 May 2026 9:07 am
Hopefully, Bandra Talao will always stay clean

We are told that we will have more details in due course

27 May 2026 9:03 am
Chronicling Karuppu as a comeback!

Stepping into Suriyas sunny world to figure whats revived Tamil box office, after several months

27 May 2026 9:00 am
CM Suvendu Adhikari calls for deportation of alleged infiltrators in West Bengal

The CM has rolled out an anti-infiltration framework and declared that his government had adopted a detect, delete and deport policy

27 May 2026 8:35 am
Massive fire breaks out in Rohini building, 23 people rescued

The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said it received a call regarding the blaze at 7.06 am from a building located in Vijay Vihar Phase-2

27 May 2026 8:33 am
Rift deepens in AIADMK as fourth rebel MLA resigns from Tamil Nadu Assembly

Subaya is the fourth MLA from the rebel C Ve Shanmugam-SP Velumani camp to have quit and said he did so in the interest of his constituency people

27 May 2026 8:30 am
Quad launches Indo-Pacific energy security initiative amid China concerns

The foreign ministers reiterated the importance of ensuring unimpeded freedom of navigation and uninterrupted flow of global commerce, including in the Strait of Hormuz, and opposed any restrictive measures hampering the flow of commercial vessels

27 May 2026 8:28 am
Belgium: Four killed, several hurt in train-bus collision

The accident happened at a level crossing near the town of Buggenhout, about 30 km northwest of the capital, Brussels; Police said that several people were hurt in the accident, but were unable to provide further details

27 May 2026 8:24 am
Uttar Pradesh bus accident: 6 killed after driver falls asleep at wheel

The accident took place at 5.15 am near Nibha Kheda village when the bus, travelling from Delhi to Bihar with around 50 passengers on board, went out of control and overturned

27 May 2026 8:21 am
Russian firms ready to fund weapons purchases amid Ukraine drone attacks

Shokhin said that the companies needed not only light weapons, but also larger ones, including various electronic warfare systems, laser installations, and other calibers.

27 May 2026 8:17 am
Maharashtra onion crisis deepens as farmers block Mumbai-Agra Highway in Nashik

Maharashtras onion farmers accused government of abandoning growers after fresh procurement rate announcement triggers protests, detentions, and highway chaos in Nashik

27 May 2026 8:17 am
Marco Rubio says Iran deal could take days after US strikes

Irans Revolutionary Guards said they reserved the right to retaliate against any ceasefire violations, while Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said countries in the region could no longer be a shield for US bases.

27 May 2026 8:15 am
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar bus operators plan 30 per cent fare hike

Private bus operators in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar may increase fares by 30 per cent as diesel prices near Rs 100 per litre. Operators cited rising fuel costs, supply difficulties and reduced services, urging the government to cut fuel taxes to ease pressure on travellers

26 May 2026 10:11 pm
Maharashtra: Three booked in Nagpur after sloth bear dies of electrocution

Three villagers in Nagpurs Ramtek taluka have been booked after a sloth bear allegedly died from electrocution after touching an illegally charged farm fence. Officials said the carcass was buried to hide evidence as Maharashtra expands AI-based wildlife alert systems

26 May 2026 10:10 pm
PMC imposes 14-day ban on gatherings amid fuel-saving measures

The move comes as the civic administration in Pune also introduced a range of fuel-saving measures in response to recent rise in petrol and diesel prices

26 May 2026 8:02 pm
Iran condemns US strikes as show of `bad faith`, warns of consequences

Iran on Tuesday condemned recent US strikes as a sign of bad faith and unreliability amid ongoing negotiations to end the conflict. Tehran warned that the United States would bear responsibility for the consequences, while tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz and regional security issues

26 May 2026 7:51 pm
Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records, brings deaths in Europe

An unusually early heat wave continued to grip parts of Europe on Tuesday, with record temperatures reported in the United Kingdom and France. Authorities issued health warnings as several deaths, including drownings linked to soaring temperatures, were reported across the region

26 May 2026 7:44 pm
Tripura CM meets PM Modi, discusses state development

Manik Saha on Tuesday met Narendra Modi in New Delhi and congratulated him on completing 12 years in office and the BJPs victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The two leaders also discussed Tripuras development, governance, and organisational matters during the meeting

26 May 2026 7:37 pm
Maharashtra heatwave alert: IMD issues red alert for Vidarbha

According to the IMD, rainfall activity remained isolated with negligible intensity across Vidarbha over the last 24 hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures continued to remain significantly above normal across the region

26 May 2026 4:41 pm
Supriya Sule slams Pune Police curbs, says small traders being punished

The Pune City Police has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 37 (1) (3) of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, across the entire city from until June 8, citing law and order concerns ahead of Bakri Eid and other upcoming festivals

26 May 2026 4:36 pm
Maharashtra onion row: Opposition leaders detained during Nashik protest

Rohit Pawar, Harshwardhan Sapkal and Ambadas Danve led the farmers protest in Chandvad, Nashik, demanding immediate government intervention. The leaders were detained by police during the demonstration and later released

26 May 2026 4:23 pm
Two minor boys booked for gang-raping nine-year-old Dalit girl in Uttar Pradesh

An FIR was lodged based on a complaint filed by the girl`s father. According to the complaint, the accused allegedly lured the girl with a bribe and sexually assaulted her on the evening of May 23 while she was grazing goats outside the village

26 May 2026 4:21 pm
CNG prices in Chennai touch Rupees, auto drivers demand meter fair revisions

Auto drivers in Chennai expressed concern over the impact of the hike in CNG prices on their daily income and livelihood. They said that while fuel prices may continue to rise, fare structures and meter systems also need to be revised accordingly

26 May 2026 3:35 pm