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Activist Varmas 138th Birthday Tomorrow

The programme will be held at Ravindra Bharathi from 5.30 pm, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, ministers Damodar

Vande Mataram Now Mandatory in All Madrasas in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 21: In a significant move, the West Bengal government has made it mandatory for all government, aided, and recognized madrasas to si

IPL 2026: KKR Beat MI By 4 Wickets, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-interrupted IPL match to keep their playoff hopes alive

KKR Secures Playoff Spot by Defeating Mumbai Indians by 4 Wickets in IPL 2026

Kolkata, May 21: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched victory in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Wednesday. They defeat

Modi, Meloni Set 20b Trade Target by 2029

Push defence, tech cooperation in Rome talks

Walk Throws Light on Hyd's History, Culture

Tourism department director Ranjeet Nayak, along with heritage department director Prof. K Arjun Rao, inaugurated the walk at Kazhana building.

KGBV teachers demand salary revision, regularisation of services

HYDRAA Commissioner Conducts Familiarisation Session for Probationary Deputy Collectors

He spoke about how HYDRAA is protecting government lands, removing encroachments, restoring lakes, and tackling flood-related challenges through

Patient injured after ceiling portion collapses at Guntur GGH

Preliminary assessment suggests that water leakage and rat infestation had damaged the ceiling sheet, leading to its collapse, says GGH Superinte

Amrit Bharat Express Trains Achieve Remarkable Success in Northeast India

Guwahati, May 21: The ambitious Amrit Bharat Express trains by Indian Railways are emerging as a significant success story in Northeast India. La

Top scorer aspires to become Chartered Accountant

CPI seeks legal guidelines for regulating online medicine sales

CPI demands that the government strengthen Drug Control Administration and State Pharmacy Council, introduce strict digital monitoring systems an

Odisha Cabinet Approves Key Reforms in Fisheries, Law, and Energy Sectors

Bhubaneswar, May 21: The Odisha Cabinet approved ten significant proposals related to seven departments, including law, energy, and fisheries and

Lords Crown Mortgaged for Personal Use

Golden crown donated to temple allegedly mortgaged by committee members

CPI(M) opposes population incentive policy of A.P. government

Encouraging larger families without improving living standards will push the society into poverty and inequality, says CPI(M) State secretary

Tiger Kills Cattle Near Achampet, Forest Teams Step up Monitoring

Officials said frontline staff deployment and surveillance activities had already been strengthened over the past few years due to recurring wild

Measure for measure: On Indias courts and criticism

Courts should not react defensively to every line of criticism

Umar Khalids Bail Plea Denied: P. Chidambaram Critiques Judicial Process

New Delhi, May 21: The Karkardooma Court in Delhi has denied interim bail to Umar Khalid, who is currently in judicial custody in connection with

Controversy Erupts Over Viral Video of Biryani Being Thrown in Ganga

Haridwar, May 21: A video from the holy city of Haridwar is causing a stir on social media. The footage shows several young men allegedly dumping

Public Can Take Alluvial Soil From Water Bodies

The government was keen on desilting the water bodies ahead of the setting in of the North East monsoon as it wanted to increase the holding capa

J&K school renamed to honour sacrifice of tourist guide Adil

A government school in Hapatnar, Kashmir, has been renamed Shaheed Adil Memorial High School. This honors tourist guide Adil Hussain Shah, who di

A rare Blue Moon is coming May 31. Here's every full Moon left in 2026 and when to look up

Mark your calendars for 2026's Full Moons. The year features twelve Full Moons, each with a unique traditional name. Notably, May 2026 will host

Demand for FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Over Controversial Remarks

New Delhi, May 21: The controversy surrounding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has escalated, reaching the police station. Abhishek Dubey, spokesper

BJP Leaders Respond Strongly to Rahul Gandhis Remarks

New Delhi, May 21: Political tensions have escalated following remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha regarding the Prime

20-Year-Old Engineering Students Organ Donation Saves 4 Lives in Telangana

According to a press release issued by Jeevandan Telangana, Pulipalupula Raghava, a resident of Alair in Nalgonda district and a B.Tech student a

Controversy Erupts Over Biryani Thrown in Ganga

Haridwar, May 21: A video from the holy city of Haridwar is going viral on social media, sparking significant controversy. The footage allegedly

Food safety raids at Hyderabad bakery, brewery uncover expired food, pest infestation, hygiene violations

J&K forms team to probe violation of FRA while razing tribal houses

A fact-finding team has been formed by the Jammu and Kashmir government. This team will investigate alleged violations of the Forest Rights Act.

Chemists Bandh Passes Off Peacefully in Telangana

He said medical shops across all 33 districts of Telangana voluntarily participated in the bandh in large numbers.

Sayoni Ghosh Addresses Controversy Over 2015 Post, Reiterates Apology

Kolkata, May 21: Amid ongoing controversy surrounding an offensive post from 2015, Trinamool Congress MP Sayoni Ghosh clarified on Wednesday that

SIT Finds Ex-Minister Jogi Ramesh Helped Main Accused in Spurious Liquor Case

The charge sheet mentioned that A-1 and A-2 maintained a long-standing personal and social acquaintance with Jogi Ramesh (A-18) and his brother J

Arsenal end 22-year Premier League title drought after Manchester City drop points against Bournemouth

Pipped to a Champions League place by arch-rivals Tottenham on the final day of the 2021/22 campaign, it seemed unlikely to many Arsenal fans tha

Watch: From Home to Finance: Key portfolios in V. D. Satheesans Cabinet

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has announced the portfolio allocation for the newly formed Congress-led cabinet, assigning key ministries i

Govt flags high-risk crypto system in note to Parliamentary panel

India's virtual digital asset sector is now high risk. Intelligence reports reveal extensive illegal activities including drug trafficking and mo

Taxi and Auto Drivers in Delhi-NCR to Strike from May 21 to 23 Demanding Fare Hike

New Delhi, May 21: Taxi and auto drivers in the Delhi-NCR region are set to embark on a significant three-day strike from May 21 to 23. This acti

Leaders in Constitutional Positions Must Use Respectful Language: Alok Kumar

New Delhi, May 21: The controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhis remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah is intensifyi

Conservancy workers hold demonstration for job regularisation in Chennai

Falta Assembly Poll Today Under Tight Security

According to the Election Commission (EC) officials, final preparations were in full swing at the dispersal centre on Wednesday with the polling

Will seek CBI probe into Twisha Sharma death: Madhya Pradesh CM

Twisha's family members met Mohan Yadav and sought a fair probe into her death

AP CM Naidu Offers Silk Robes to Gangamma at Kuppam Jatara

The offering was made on behalf of the state government and the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams,in keeping with the long-standing tradition associ

India, South Korea to jointly develop laser weapons, air defence systems

India and South Korea are set to collaborate on advanced defence technologies. Plans include joint development and production of next-generation

Severe Heatwave Hits Odisha and Surrounding States, Temperatures Soar Near 45 Degrees

Bhubaneswar, May 20: Intense heat is making life difficult for residents in various parts of the country. States like Odisha, Punjab, Haryana, an

Omar govt orders inquiry into demolition drive in Jammu to free forest land of illegal occupation

KG Basin case: Supreme Court refuses to pause hearing for 'mediation'

The three companies wanted a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi to stop the hearing in t

Political Tensions Rise Over Rahul Gandhis Remarks, BJP Leaders Demand Apology

Chandigarh, May 20: Political tensions have escalated following remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha regarding Prime Min

AP Showcases Waste Management Model Under Swachh Bharat 2.0

Narayana said the state government was implementing sanitation programmes with public participation by creating awareness on cleanliness in both

India And Italy Elevate Ties To 'Special Strategic Partnership'

At the heart of the economic agenda is an ambitious target: Expanding bilateral trade to 20 billion euros by 2029.

Rahul targets PM, Shah; BJP chief says 'it is insult to people'

Rahul Gandhi labelled Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah as raitors for allegedly attacking the Constitution and handing over national a

Chemists Strike Triggers Helpline Calls

Several residents complained that local chemists pressured even Apollo and MedPlus outlets to shut down. Drug inspectors stayed on alert to ensur

How Lashkar Terrorist Directed Pahalgam Terror Attack From Pakistan: NIA Chargesheet

Saifullah alias Sajid Jatt alias 'Langda', a terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy The Resistance Front (TRF), operated from Pakis

Major NIA Action: Kolkata Resident Arrested for Spying for Pakistan

New Delhi, May 20: In a significant operation against anti-national conspiracies and espionage networks, the National Investigation Agency (NIA)

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Approves Crop Insurance Scheme for Next Five Years

Bhopal, May 20: The Madhya Pradesh government has provided significant relief to farmers during the Kisan Kalyan Varsh. Under the leadership of C

Where there's a will, there are funds to deal with urban challenges

Projects worth 15,000 crore across six states are being awarded to kick-start the Centre's 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund. These initiatives i

Centre tells Supreme Court no new hydel projects should come up in upper Ganga

Three Union Ministries submit common affidavit in top court saying the government is not in favour of permitting any new projects in the Alaknand

Rajasthan Police Warns Citizens About Rising Threat of AI and Deepfake Cyber Fraud

Jaipur, May 20: The Cyber Crime Branch of Rajasthan Police has issued a public warning regarding the increasing threat of cyber fraud involving A

J&K Congress Leaders Call For Rethink On Alliance With Omar Abdullah's Party

The rift came to light when 19 Congress district presidents in J&K urged the party high command to withdraw support from the National Conference.

Tripura Launches Rooftop Solar Panel Scheme for Just 1,000

Agartala, May 20: Tripuras Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Wednesday that the state government, in collaboration with the Tripura Stat

OpenAI To File IPO Papers As Soon As Friday, Issue Set For September: Report

Sam Altmans OpenAI was valued at $852 billion after a recent funding round.

Tripura Launches Rooftop Solar Panel Scheme at Just 1,000

Agartala, May 20: Tripuras Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Wednesday that the state government, in collaboration with the Tripura Stat

WFH Plan: Employee Leaders Putting Spoke Into CMs Wheel

Employees cite infrastructure gaps, operational issues and policy confusion over WFH rollout

Psychology says women often feel the need to control everything at home and it is not OCD but generational mental load

The psychology behind women wanting things done a certain way often points to a deeper link between stress, mental load, anxiety and social expec

Former Uttarakhand CM Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri Laid to Rest with Full Military Honors

Haridwar, May 20: Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Major General (Retd) Bhuvan Chandra Khandu

Assam cabinet approves notification and implementation of Assam State Data Policy (ASDP) 2026

The Assam cabinet has approved the Assam State Data Policy 2026. This new policy replaces the 2022 version. A Centre for Data Management will be

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Remarks, Calls for Resignation

Lucknow, May 20: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has sharply criticized opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for his derogatory comments dire

Tragic Incident in Rajasthan: Mother Allegedly Forces Baby to Drink Acid, Leading to Death

Jaipur, May 20: A heartbreaking incident has emerged from Bhivadi, Rajasthan, where a mother allegedly forced her eight-month-old daughter to dri

'Not Expecting More Company-Wide Layoffs This Year,' Meta CEO Tells Staff

He made the announcement on the same day the Facebook owner carried out a massive restructuring of the company, laying off 10 per cent of its wor

TMC Protests Against Post-Poll Violence in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 20: Amid rising political tensions and post-election violence in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) staged a protest at the a

Gujarat Completes Construction of 130-Meter Steel Bridge for Bullet Train Project

Ahmedabad, May 20: The construction of a 130-meter-long steel bridge in Gujarats Bharuch district, part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train proj

OpenAI IPO filing could come before SpaceX goes public: Will Sam Altman beat Elon Musk and Anthropic in the biggest AI and space market race of 2026? Complete details on Wall Streets largest IPO wave

OpenAI IPO: Wall Street is entering its biggest IPO wave since 2022. OpenAI, SpaceX, Anthropic, Shein, and Kunlunxin could together raise nearly

Woman Arrested For Attempt To Murder And Robbery

The arrested accused has been identified as Sushma Annappa Naik, a native of Bavikeri village in Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada district: Police

Charlie Kirk was targeted by SPLC: FRC Chief EXPOSES SPLCs blood money in heated house hearing

Satire | Pista and the cockroach

On nuts, resilient insects and knowing your place in society

Uttar Pradesh Forms Backward Classes Commission for Local Bodies

Lucknow, May 20: The Uttar Pradesh government has established a dedicated Backward Classes Commission for local rural bodies. This commission wil

Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in US

Former Cuban President Raul Castro faces murder charges in the United States. This indictment stems from a 1996 incident where Cuban jets shot do

From strategic partnership upgrade to defence roadmap: Key outcomes of PM ModiMeloni meeting in Rome

India and Italy have elevated their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, fostering deeper cooperation in defence, technology, and trade. A de

Why SPLC got special treatment in Biden era?: Witness drops explosive details at explosive hearing

'Left used SPLC': Van Drew erupts over FBI misuse and curtailed religious freedom during Biden era

Answer the question Admiral Cooper: Jason Crow goes nuclear on CENTCOM Chief over laws of war

Congress Delays Greater Bengaluru Authority Elections, Claims BJP Leader R. Ashok

Bengaluru, May 20: Senior BJP leader and opposition head R. Ashok accused the Congress government of deliberately postponing the Greater Bengalur

Stolen 60 Years Ago And Smuggled To USA, Rare 7th-Century Buddha Idol Set To Return To Chhattisgarh

The idol, discovered during excavation at the famous Buddhist archaeological site of Sirpur in Mahasamund district in east Chhattisgarh in 1939:

Cgarh: Bastar Produces First Tribal PhD Holder in Agriculture

Honoured With Young Scientist Award

Didnt you get $2mn from Big Pharma?: Murray melts down as Duffy reads out her donor list

Trump: Negotiations with Iran in Final Stages

Six weeks since Trump paused Operation Epic Fury for a ceasefire, talks to end the war have shown little progress so far. Trump has said this wee

War would spread beyond West Asia, say Iran Guards

Irans Revolutionary Guards issued their own threat, saying, if the aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will this time

'I represent a white majority district': Rep. Wesley Hunt TORCHES Democrats over 'Jim Crow 2.0'

Parle Products Thanks PM Modi for Melody Gift to Italian PM Meloni

New Delhi, May 20: A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifting Melody to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has gone viral on social media

'Their ultimate goal is END OF USA': Grothman ignites fiery clash over SPLC & left-wing extremism

Awareness and Cooperation Key to Eradicating Sickle Cell Disease, Says Governor Mangubhai Patel

Bhopal, May 20: Governor Mangubhai Patel emphasized that awareness and public participation are crucial for eradicating serious genetic disorders

NIA arrests Kolkata man in Pakistan-linked espionage and terror case

TMC MP Kakoli Gets Y Level Security From Centre

A team of CISF personnel has been deputed to give her Y category from Tuesday following a report by intelligence agencies to the ministry of home