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Gruha Lakshmi aid contributes to students remarkable SSLC result

Mysuru students academic feat draws praise from Minister, WCD Department

15 May 2026 6:28 pm
Kerala politics highlights: Satheesan meets Pinarayi Vijayan, calls on senior leaders in Thiruvananthapuram

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala said that the CM has the prerogative to decide the composition of the Cabinet

15 May 2026 6:21 pm
Congress eyes comeback in Shillong Lok Sabha seat

The parliamentary constituency, one of two in Meghalaya, fell vacant after the death of the Voice of the People Partys Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon, who had ended the Congresss 26-year run in 2024

15 May 2026 6:09 pm
Pati Patni Aur Woh Do movie review: The perils of excess

Ayushmaan Khurrana anchors a farcical marital comedy that throws everything at the wall.

15 May 2026 6:06 pm
High-speed trial run conducted on Tiruchi-Villupuram chord line section

A special train with a coach equipped with Oscillation Monitoring System was operated, the trial run was conducted as part of enhancement of sectional speed

15 May 2026 5:58 pm
Indias first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle released in Kaziranga

The release of the freshwater reptile coincided with the observation of Endangered Species Day; Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the event a major step for wildlife conservation

15 May 2026 5:58 pm
HOCKEY | Consistency and continuity in performance will help the team reach higherlevels: Marijne

The Indian womens hockey team coach believes a good team culture leads to winning matches

15 May 2026 5:50 pm
1,096 school vehicles undergo annual inspection in Erode

Another 821 vehicles will be inspected on May 19 and 20; operators told to rectify deficiencies and present vehicles for reinspection in a week

15 May 2026 5:47 pm
Why are Telugu cinemas exhibitors and producers at loggerheads?

With exhibitors and producers at loggerheads over percentage revenue sharing system as opposed to a fixed rental model, the Telugu film industry is split wide open ahead of the release of Ram Charans Peddi

15 May 2026 5:46 pm
Normal life hit by heavy rains in Puducherry

Office-goers, students, and workers were put to hardship, as the rain started lashing the region at around 10 a.m.

15 May 2026 5:39 pm
Allahabad HC grants bail to group of men held over Ganga iftar row

According to the complaint filed by Rajat Jaiswal, the President of the Varanasi chapter of the BJP Yuva Morcha, the accused broke their Ramzan fast on a boat in the Ganga on March 15, ate meat, and threw the leftover waste into the holy river

15 May 2026 5:39 pm
BJP activists march to CM Abdullahs residence in Srinagar to push for liquor ban across J&K

Police detain several BJP leaders to prevent protest from escalating.

15 May 2026 5:38 pm
Bihar CM hands over 1 crore cheque to cricketer Ishan Kishan for T-20 World Cup heroics

The 27-year-old wicket-keeper batsman received a warm welcome from Mr. Choudhary, who placed a stole around Kishan's neck and presented him with a memento before handing over the cheque

15 May 2026 5:31 pm
Viksit Bharat journey must be rooted in ethics, social harmony: Delhi L-G tells Hansraj Colleges students

Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu underlined that public authority is a responsibility, not a privilege, and that governance must always remain grounded in integrity, empathy and service to the people

15 May 2026 5:24 pm
Authorities search waters in the Maldives after five Italians killed in a cave dive accident

An Italian expert has joined police divers and rescue vessels in the Maldives for searches after the death of five Italian divers in a scuba accident

15 May 2026 5:20 pm
Thousands in black robes with doubtful degrees, says CJI Surya Kant

There are youngsters like cockroaches, who don't get any employment or have any place in profession. Some of them become media, some of them become social media, RTI activists and other activists and they start attacking everyone, CJI said.

15 May 2026 5:18 pm
Once stronghold of maoists, Karregutalu to become accessible as road nears completion

The road is expected to benefit local communities, particularly Gotti Koya tribals, by improving access to transportation, healthcare, education and emergency services

15 May 2026 5:18 pm
With roles reversed, Satheesan makes courtesy call on Pinarayi

The fierce rivals in the Assembly had a warm meeting at Pinarayis house as the mantle of chief ministershippasses to Satheesan

15 May 2026 5:16 pm
Karnataka High Court directs Centre to act on actor Darshans complaint of media trial

Courts cannot permit the course of justice to be overshadowed by the glare of studio lights, says HC

15 May 2026 5:12 pm
How Kolkata-based pop-up platform Pilitaxi is bringing artisanal fashion labels from across India to Chennai

Travelling pop-up Pilitaxi makes its Chennai debut at The Folly at Amethyst with 22 craft-led fashion and lifestyle brands from across India

15 May 2026 5:12 pm
Amidst West Asia pressures, Indias goods exports grew 14% in April 2026

The overall trade deficit, counting merchandise and services, fell 30% in April 2026 to $7.8 billion

15 May 2026 5:08 pm
99.07% pass in Kerala SSLC results

The pass percentage was 0.43 percentage points less than the 99.5% last year; 30,514 students secure full A+ grade

15 May 2026 5:06 pm
Fuel price hike: Petrol crosses 106 in Bengaluru, diesel at 94

CM Siddaramaiah and DCM D.K. Shivakumar criticised the price hike and question the Modi government for burdening the public

15 May 2026 5:04 pm
DMRC rolls out hydrogen buses in Central Vista

The service will operate on all working days from Monday to Friday, excluding gazetted holidays, during peak office hours between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and again from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

15 May 2026 5:02 pm
UCC to ensure justice for every citizen: Assam CM Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma asserted that tribal communities will be kept out of the purview of the UCC to protect their traditions and customs

15 May 2026 5:02 pm
Luxury bus on the way to scrap yard catches fire in Vellore

The police removed the charred vehicle from the carriageway to resume traffic movement on the stretch

15 May 2026 5:00 pm
In Focus Podcast | How has Indias approach to FTAs evolved over the years?

India is revamping its trade game with new FTAs, we are joined by guest Arpita Mukherjee from ICRIER to discuss the changes.

15 May 2026 4:59 pm
Vellore Corporation installs free drinking water points at 20 spots for public during summer

Corporation officials said that water supply to free water distribution points will not affect regular water supply to households

15 May 2026 4:59 pm
West Bengal government suspends three IPS officers for mishandling R. G. Kar rape-murder case

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari says move follows fact-finding investigation conducted by States Chief Secretary and Home Secretary into the case.

15 May 2026 4:54 pm
Tell your petty politicians not to blame the court for delay, CJI tells Thackeray-Shinde factions

Addressing the lawyers in court when they called for an adjournment in the case related to the party name and symbol, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said he was not one who would put up with slandering of the court by politicians in the media

15 May 2026 4:49 pm