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Supreme Court asks MeitY to examine PIL seeking recovery or destruction of stolen personal data of citizens on foreign servers

The plea sought the court's intervention to operationalise the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, and to mitigate the rise of digital arrests and extortion linked to data breaches

19 May 2026 1:41 pm
Textbook printing for Kerala school reopening completed, says Director of General Education

Activity book printing too to be completed in June first week

19 May 2026 1:39 pm
Forum appeals Centre to continue teaching French in Puducherry schools

The new guidelines giving importance to the teaching of two Indian languages would deprive the students of Puducherry the opportunity of learning French.

19 May 2026 1:38 pm
Messi tour organiser files complaint against former West Bengal Minister, former top cop for sabotaging event

The tour organiser Satadru Dutta lodged complaint at the Bidhannagar South Police Station on May 18, 2026

19 May 2026 1:38 pm
Andhra Pradesh bans bulk fuel sales at 4,500 outlets, caps container fills at 200 litres

Civil Supplies Commissioner directs District Collectors to ensure petrol pumps fill fuel directly into vehicle tanks; 200-litre cap on container fills, no bulk supply

19 May 2026 1:32 pm
What is Chickens Neck Corridor? Indias biggest military chokepoint

The strategic corridor, called the Chickens Neck for its shape, is a strip of land located in northern West Bengals Siliguri area.

19 May 2026 1:30 pm
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister B.C. Khanduri passes away at 91

Popularly known as General Sahab, he earned a reputation as a disciplined and strict administrator

19 May 2026 1:19 pm
Invincible VS: A very accessible fighting game

Into the crowded arena of fighting games, comes Invincible VS, bringing popular characters from the TV show to pummel each other into a bloody pulp

19 May 2026 1:16 pm
Delhi weather: Yellow' alert issued for heatwave; max temperature likely to be around 44C

A 'yellow' alert stands for e updated, while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 44 degrees Celsius

19 May 2026 1:07 pm
Lack of foresight, leadership in BJP: Mallikarjun Kharge attacks PM on oil prices, Adani matter

Congress presidents remarks came after petrol and diesel prices were hiked by about 90 paise per litre, marking the second increase in fuel rates in less than a week

19 May 2026 1:03 pm
Edible oil imports rise 3% in FY26 amid surge in Nepal duty-free shipments: SEA

Nepal enjoys zero-duty access to Indian markets under the South Asian Free Trade Area agreement

19 May 2026 1:00 pm
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea over renaming Navi Mumbai International Airport

The Bench said it was not inclined to entertain the plea challenging a November 2025 order of the Bombay High Court, which had dismissed the petition.

19 May 2026 12:58 pm
Motorola launches Moto G37 Power, G37 and Moto Buds 2

Moto Buds 2 features dual drivers, IP54-rated, dynamic active noise cancellation up to 55dB and Hi-Res audio

19 May 2026 12:57 pm
Persistent Earns Top Honors for the Third Consecutive Year in Extels 2026 Asia Executive Team Survey

Recognized for excellence in executive leadership, financial stewardship and investor relations engagement

19 May 2026 12:55 pm
Fuel prices rise again; petrol, diesel costlier by nearly 4 in 5 days

Fuel prices have gone up again for the second time in just five days, with Kolkata recording the steepest increase among major Indian cities. Petrol prices in Kolkata have risen to 109.70 per litre, while diesel now costs 96.07. The latest hike comes amid rising global crude oil prices linked to tensions in West Asia. Since last week, petrol and diesel prices have increased by nearly 4 per litre across the country, raising concerns over higher transport costs and the possible impact on prices of

19 May 2026 12:55 pm
Kerala cabinet 2026: Full list of ministers

The detailed portfolios will be submitted to the Governor and will be published via gazette notification.

19 May 2026 12:53 pm
Greater Cochin Development Authoritys land pooling bid hits legal hurdle

Shortly after 2026 Assembly elections were notified, Advocate General issued a legal opinion advising that GCDA proceed with land pooling only after issuing a notification bringing two panchayats Kunnathunadu and Kizhakkambalam under its ambit. GCDA had identified nearly 300 acres in these panchayats for third-phase expansion of Infopark

19 May 2026 12:40 pm
India's post 2014 economic transformation an anchor point of ties with U.S.: Envoy Vinay Kwatra

Vinay Kwatra said defence and security cooperation was one of the fastest-growing pillars of the India-U.S. partnership

19 May 2026 12:40 pm
Karuppu team to modify Ilaiyaraaja dialogue: No intention to disrespect maestro, says production house

Dream Warrior Pictures, the production house behind the Suriya starrer Karuppu, said that a dialogue referring to Ilaiyaraaja was part of a broader satirical context

19 May 2026 12:36 pm
At least two dead, four injured in southern Spain shooting

The two people who had died were related to the man suspected of carrying out the shooting, a Civil Guard police spokesperson said, without going into further detail

19 May 2026 12:29 pm
No plan to monetise gold held by temples: Finance Ministry

Finance Ministry clarified that claims suggesting gold plates on temple towers, doors, or other temple structures will be considered as 'Strategic Gold Reserves of India' are false, misleading, and entirely baseless.

19 May 2026 12:22 pm
High Court seeks stand of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia in criminal contempt case

The judge took exception to several social media posts by the proposed contemnors that attributed political allegiance and affiliation to her and allegedly targeted her by posting a misleading edited video of a speech she gave at an educational institution in Varanasi

19 May 2026 12:21 pm
IPL 2026: Big transition for Ruturaj the captain; will take time, says coach Fleming

Despite CSKs loss to SRH that dented the teams playoff chances, Stephen Fleming said Gaikwad has a massive amount of respect with this group of players

19 May 2026 12:21 pm
Supreme Court sends Dr Subbaiah murder case accused to life imprisonment

The trial court had sentenced seven accused, including the father and the two sons, to death for the murder in Agust 2021

19 May 2026 12:13 pm
Godrej Properties completes handover of 500+ plots at Forest Estate, Nagpur, with the first Nagpur edition of its signature handover IP, Shubh Aarambh

Inspired by Nagpurs Zero Mile identity, the event celebrates Indias cultural diversity while underscoring the importance of thoughtfully planned communities.

19 May 2026 12:08 pm
Tailored second innings for old clothes

A resident of Royapettah for nearly 20 years, E. Umapathy runs a tailoring shop at Spencers Plaza First Phase that specialises in mending old clothes

19 May 2026 12:06 pm
Infobip Research Shows APAC Brands Leading in Channel Adoption, With 57% Using Agentic AI

India and Indonesia record strong foundations and untapped CX potential

19 May 2026 12:06 pm
Shaurya Chakra awardee Vipin Wilson, a CRPF officer, honoured in Thrissur

CRPF officer recognised for bravery in Manipur operation that thwarted attack by insurgents on CRPF post

19 May 2026 12:05 pm
Karnataka High Court restrains transport unions from resorting to strike on May 20

The court orally noted the Governments claim that substantial demands of the unions have been already met with by releasing necessary funds

19 May 2026 12:03 pm
Modi in Norway LIVE: PM Modi to meet leaders at the Nordic-India Summit

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen once again called for an investment agreement between India and the European Union (EU) as India-EU free trade agreement will be discussed again in the summit

19 May 2026 12:01 pm
For cancer treatment in Telangana, the road still leads to Hyderabad

Hyderabad accounted for 26 cancer-treating hospitals, including 14 government and 12 private facilities; city recorded the highest number of treated cancer patients in Telangana at 12,517

19 May 2026 12:01 pm
Tempo-truck collision in Maharashtras Palghar: FIR against both drivers for traffic violations

Heavy traffic on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway, coupled with the tempo driver taking a wrong-side shortcut in violation of traffic rules, led to the fatal crash

19 May 2026 11:49 am
Pest-infested flour, decayed vegetables, meat waste found at Hyderabads Lulu Hypermarket during food safety inspection

In the butchering section, drains clogged with meat waste were found emitting a pungent smell, which officials said posed a serious public health concern

19 May 2026 11:41 am
Home Minister Anitha inaugurates 2.75-crore Two Town Police Station in Srikalahasti

2.75-crore building constructed using modern technology; new digital dashboard to track bike thefts and other cases registered with police

19 May 2026 11:40 am
Supreme Court refuses to modify its order on relocation, sterilisation of stray dogs

The court said the problem had acquired staggering dimensions and that the continued recurrence of such incidents reflected deficiencies in the effective implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023

19 May 2026 11:36 am
Indian Railways approves 993 crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project

Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project to ease congestion, strengthen passenger movement and boost transportation of cement, automobiles and foodgrains, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

19 May 2026 11:34 am