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Thiruvanchur Radhakrishnan Elected as Kerala Assembly Speaker in Historic Triangular Contest

Thiruvananthapuram, May 22: In a blend of parliamentary tradition and political drama, veteran Congress legislator Thiruvanchur Radhakrishnan was

Mouni Roy Celebrates Best Friend Trishas Birthday with Heartfelt Tribute

Mumbai, May 22: Actress Mouni Roy shared a touching post on Friday to celebrate the birthday of her close friend, Trisha Gokuldas. The Instagram

Agitation for separate Dharwad corporation receives more support, citizens install new board

The indefinite agitation demanding bifurcation of the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation enters the seventh day

NATO meeting: Marco Rubio embarks on another mission to ease tensions with allies

Senior Pentagon officials are also expected to brief the 32-nation alliance on plans for the U.S. military's commitment to European defence at th

Padma Shri Award for Gafaruddin Mewati Jogi: A Lifetime of Dedication Recognized

Alwar, May 22: Gafaruddin Mewati Jogi has been selected for the prestigious Padma Shri award for his exceptional skill in playing the bhapang, a

Soumik Dattas show Melodies In Slow Motion reminds the audience to listen to Nature and breathe

Do cicadas sing? What sound does the crab make when it walks? Soumik Dattas Melodies in Slow Motion in Chennai brings heightened awareness to the

Ebola: Kerala to monitor travellers from affected nations for 21 days

State Rapid Response Team, which met under the chairmanship of Health Minister K. Muraleedharan, said the measure was being adopted as an additio

Bihar districts cut school hours as temperatures cross 40C

The order further stated that classes for students from Classes 6 to 8 would be permitted only till 10.30 a.m.

Founders parents lose sleep as Cockroach sets social media on fire

The parents said they have lost their sleep after learning about Abhijeets move

Court Delays Charges Against Lalu Prasad Yadav in Money Laundering Case

New Delhi, May 22: A Delhi court has postponed its decision regarding the charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members, and other accuse

Technical snag disrupts underground Metro services in Mumbai

The disruption lasted for 40-50 minutes and affected office-goers during rush hour, with passengers accusing the authorities of not sharing timel

Rubina Dilaik Opens Up About the Struggles of Balancing Motherhood and Career

Mumbai, May 22: Actress Rubina Dilaik is navigating the challenging balance between her career and motherhood. Since becoming a mother, she often

Gujarat to Hold Rajya Sabha Elections on June 18, Congress Faces Setback

Gandhinagar, May 22: The Election Commission of India has announced the biennial elections for four Rajya Sabha seats in Gujarat. Voting will tak

Sports startup SWOT Sportech uses analytics and biomechanics to train young athletes

SWOT Sportech aims to bring elite-level sports science and performance analytics to grassroots athletes across India

New CEO has hands full of challenges, says Air Indias Campbell

Campbell Wilson said he would depart the company within two months and the next four years would be just as challenging as the past, albeit in a

U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Assess Biotechnology Workforce Amidst Competition with China

Washington, May 22: Two U.S. lawmakers, one Republican and one Democrat, have introduced a new proposal aimed at evaluating the availability of s

Why your daily cup of tea is getting costlier in Kerala

Rising commercial cooking gas prices have raised tea shop costs. Come June 1, Milma will also hike milk prices by 4/litre, further compounding th

Enhanced Security Measures at Bhojshala Amid Court Ruling

Indore, May 22: Following a ruling by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Friday marks the first time prayers will not be held at Bhojshala. The compl

Patterns from Gujarats 2026 local body elections

Of the 9,986 seats in the States local body polls, 732 were won by the BJP without a single opposing candidate

Driver charred to death in bus-truck collision on highway in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad

Twenty passengers were injured in the accident, of whom seven seriously injured persons were admitted to Firozabad hospital, while others were re

Will you take help from foreign powers to break country?: Nishikant Dubey alleges CJP founder linked to AAP

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has raised concerns over the digital activist Abhijeet Dipke, highlighting the controversial 'Cockroach Janta Party' onlin

Trump 'slush fund' sinks Senate Immigration Bill

The collapse was a significant setback for Mr. Trump and party leaders, who had hoped to pass roughly $70 billion in funding for Immigration and

Parents, students challenge CBSE three-language rule for Class 9

The senior advocate sought a hearing on May 25, 2026. The CJI said the petition would be listed next week before the appropriate Bench

MMK resolves to contest on its own symbol in future elections in Tamil Nadu

The MMK was allotted two seats by the DMK Manapparai and Nagappatinam and it contested both on the DMKs Rising Sun symbol. This prevented the p

Pakistan Announces ODI Squad for Australia Series, Babar and Rauf Return

New Delhi, May 22: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia. Sh

Who is Shashikant Suthar, the chemistry teacher who exposed the alleged NEET paper leak scandal?

The NEET-UG 2026 examination has been cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. A Rajasthan-based teacher's discovery of a leaked paper wi

Sanvika Embraces a Grey Character in Looteri Dulhan After Panchayat Success

Mumbai, May 22: After portraying the innocent Rinki in the web series Panchayat, actress Sanvika is set to take on a grey character in the upcomi

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Gonorrhoea and Syphilis Cases Hit Record High Across Europe: Report

Cases of gonorrhoea and syphilis, alongside congenital syphilis, reached their highest levels in over a decade, reflecting sustained transmission

How to use lemongrass oil to keep lizards away: Easy tricks to stop these unwanted guests from climbing your walls

Lemongrass oil offers a natural way to deter house lizards by masking their scent attractants and reducing insect prey. Its strong citrus aroma,

Hello, Goodbye: Stephen Colbert Signs Off From Late Show

But one A-lister who eluded the comic to the end was the pope, whom Colbert, a devout Catholic, had long touted as his dream guest.

Air Indias Future Challenges: CEO Campbell Wilsons Insights

Mumbai, May 22: Air Indias current CEO, Campbell Wilson, has stated that the next four years will be as challenging for the airline as previous y

Focus on infrastructure, agricultural productivity, developing clusters for export: U.P. State Transformation Commission CEO

Will SpaceX's IPO fund life on Mars and a trillionaire?

SpaceX is launching history's biggest public listing, propelling Elon Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. DW explores whether the firm's out-of-

How Twisha Sharma's Death Has Brought The Invisible Emotional Abuse To Front

Advocate Audrey D'Mello added that immense shame is attached to speaking about abuse in middle- and upper-middle-class families.

What else does U.S. have in store for Indias foreign policy? asks Congress

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh put out a video of Mr. Rubio's statement in Miami about his visit to India to attend the Quad meeting an

'Emily in Paris': Lily Collins Announces Season 6 as Final Chapter

Making 'Emily in Paris' with this extraordinary cast and crew has been the trip of a lifetime, said series creator Darren Star.

ED Launches Major Raid in Kolkata Over Alleged Land Fraud Linked to Sona Pappu

Kolkata, May 22: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a significant search operation in connection with the alleged land fraud case inv

Senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected Kerala Assembly Speaker

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been elected Speaker of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. He secured 101 votes. A C Moideen received 35 votes

Iran In Talks With Oman For Permanent Hormuz Toll System

Situated between Iran to its north and Oman to the south, the strait connects the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean and normally handles a fifth o

Zubeen Garg Case: High Court to Hear Bail Plea of Festival Organizer Today

Guwahati, May 22: The Guwahati High Court is set to hear the bail application of Shyamkanu Mahanta today. He is accused in the case concerning th

Watch: Rubio cautiously optimistic ahead of Pakistan talks in Tehran

Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected Kerala Speaker

In the elections held to Speakers post, Thiruvanchoor won 101 votes, while A.C. Moideen of Opposition LDF and B.B. Gopakumar of BJP-led NDA won 3

Kerala 12th Result 2026 Releasing On May 26 At 3 PM, Check Official Websites Here

Kerala 12th Result 2026: DHSE, Kerala will announce the Kerala 12th Result 2026 on May 26 at 3 PM. Students are advised to keep their admit cards

Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams

The move highlights growing pressure worldwide on Big Tech to do more to address the negative impacts of social media

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad fined for slow over-rate

The defeat also ended the five-time champions' slim hopes of qualifying for the last four

Rupee Rises 18 Paise to 96.18 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth Rs 1,891.21 crore on a net basis on Thursday, according to exchange data.

JEE Advanced 2026 Response Sheet Out: Check Answer Key And Result Schedule

JEE Advanced 2026 Response Sheet released at jeeadv.ac.in. Check the answer key date, result schedule, objection window, and download steps here.

Constitution not a privilege of few cosmopolitans, belongs to every citizen: CJI Surya Kant

The Constitution is not a privilege of a few cosmopolitans who can afford cost-bearing processes and engage the best of the brains to assert some

The Power of Padmasana: A Natural Remedy for Body and Mind

New Delhi, May 22: In todays fast-paced world, time is scarce and workloads are heavy, leading to common issues like mental stress and lack of co

NEET UG 2026 Fee Refund Link Active Soon, Check Refund Amount And Steps To Claim

NEET UG 2026 Fee Refund: Candidates will be able to submit their banking details to receive the refund amount directly in their bank accounts.

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Pakistan to issue commemorative coin to mark 75 years of ties with China

Pakistan is releasing a special 75 rupee coin to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties with China. This marks a significant milestone in their en

Power outages recorded in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region, media say

Russia-appointed head of the parts of the Southern Kherson region held by Russian forces, Vladimir Saldo, said on Telegram that nine areas were c

Cockroach Janta Party has nearly 80% followers from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Turkey, claim netizens; potential bot activity suspected

Cockroach Janta Party followers: A new Gen-Z group, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has rapidly gained millions of Instagram followers, surpassing t

Warmer morning in Delhi at 29C minimum temperature; heatwave continues

Delhi's AQI stood at 226 in the 'poor' category at 9 a.m.

PM Modi to Hold Bilateral Talks with Cyprus President Today

New Delhi, May 22: Prime Minister Modi will engage in discussions with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides today in New Delhi. The meeting aim

'I HATE MICHAEL': Satya-maker Ram Gopal Varma on why he 'hates' Michael Jackson

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma penned an emotional note on Michael Jackson. He recalled the shock of Jackson's death and the profound impact the pop i

Forecast of rain in Bengaluru till May 25, yellow alert issued

Heavy rain on May 21 evening had disrupted normal life in several parts of the city

Andhra photographer Rukhiya Mohammed on her award-winning photographs of Eastern Ghats

Rukhiya Mohammed shares her thoughts on winning the Nature inFocus Award 2025 for documenting the changing landscapes of the Eastern Ghats

Over 300 Heatstroke Cases Reported In Andhra Pradesh As Heatwave Intensifies

Andhra Pradesh records 48.1C with rising heatstroke cases amid severe heatwave warnings

'Pakistan spy': Who is this Punjab man accused of installing CCTV on highway only to send Indian army movement footage to enemy?

A man from Pathankot, Punjab, was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan-based handlers by installing an internet-enabled CCTV camera to moni

Delhi-NCR taxi, auto unions strike enters second day over fare revision

Commercial vehicle operators and taxi unions in Delhi-NCR are on a 72-hour strike. They protest rising fuel and CNG prices. Drivers demand fare r

Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu Announce Rajya Sabha By-Elections on June 18

New Delhi, May 22: The Election Commission of India has announced by-elections for two Rajya Sabha seats in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. These sea

Meet The Key Allies Of Elon Musk Set To Turn Billionaires After SpaceX IPO

Aside from Musk, the individual with the largest directly held position reported on the company's prospectus is Luke Nosek, a co-founder of PayPa

EC Announces Rajya Sabha Polls For 24 Seats On June 18

NEW DELHI, May 22: The Election Commission on Friday announced polls for 24 Rajya Sabha seats on June 18. In a statement, the EC said the electio

Gold and Silver Trade in Limited Range Amid Global Instability

Mumbai, May 22: Gold and silver opened with slight declines on Friday, trading within a limited range amid ongoing global instability. On the Mul

California governor orders a plan to cope with AI job upheaval

The executive order will mobilise state agencies, experts, universities and industry leaders to develop policies

Who Is Abhijeet Dipke, Founder Of Online Sensation Cockroach Janta Party

The Cockroach Janta Party, or the CJP, a satirical digital outfit, has more than 19 million followers on Instagram.

Power outages hit Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region in Ukraine, media say

Emergency power blackouts struck the Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region on Friday, while parts of southern Kherson experienced electricity out

Bihar Minister Ramkripal Yadav Addresses Law and Order and Rising Milk Prices

Patna, May 22: Bihars Minister Ramkripal Yadav has responded to Chief Minister Samrat Chaudharys remarks regarding criminals. He emphasized the g

Beating the Heat: Indias data centre dream and the 50C reality in its path

India's digital economy is expanding rapidly. However, extreme heat is straining its data centers. Rising temperatures increase cooling needs, le

U.S. Senate Advances Intelligence Bill to Support Ukraine and Strengthen Partnerships with Allies

Washington, May 22: The U.S. Senates key Intelligence Committee has moved forward with a comprehensive Intelligence Authorization Bill. This legi

Cannes 2026: Pedro Almodovar criticises Trump, wears 'Free Palestine' pin

Cannes Film Festival has been a regular platform for the director whose new film Bitter Christmas earned a 6.5-minute standing ovation.

Rupee rises 18 paise to 96.18 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Rupee opened at 96.30 against the U.S. dollar, then touched 96.18 in early trade, up 18 paise from its previous close

VCK, IUML join Vijays Cabinet in Tamil Nadu

With VCKs Vanni Arasu and IUMLs Shahjahan on board, Vijays Cabinet in Tamil Nadu now has 35 Ministers

Election Commission of India announces Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats on June 18

ECI said the elections for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held in 10 States where the incumbents are retiring on different dates beginning June 21

CSK Faces Disgraceful Exit from IPL 2026 with Record Loss to GT

Ahmedabad, May 22: The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) concluded their IPL 2026 campaign in an unexpected manner. On Thursday, they suffered a staggeri

Probe Agency ED Raids Multiple Locations In Kolkata In Money Laundering Cases

Kolkata, May 22 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been conducting raids and search operations at various sites in Kolkata since Friday

He's hitting the ball in nets as well as I've ever seen him: CSK bowling coach on MS Dhoni's batting form

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach Eric Simons said that while the legendary MS Dhoni has not played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026

CSK Faces Defeat as GT Dominates in IPL 2026 Finale

Ahmedabad, May 22: The IPL 2026 season concluded for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with a significant defeat. In the 66th match of the tournament

Swiggy fails to secure requisite shareholder approval for altering AoA to become Indian-owned entity

Swiggy fell short of the required shareholder threshold to amend its AoA for Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC) status, though shareholde

Odisha govt mandates EV use for official work, pushes virtual meetings

Odisha government mandates virtual meetings and a 10% fuel cut across departments. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's directive emphasizes elect

Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion: CM Vijay inducts VCK, IUML MLAs as ministers

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expanded his cabinet, inducting Vanni Arasu from VCK and AM Shahjahan from IUML. This move strengthens coal

Texas sues Meta, WhatsApp over encryption privacy claims

WhatsApp markets its services as secure and encrypted, but it does not deliver on those promises, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said

UGC NET June 2026 Application Portal Closing Tomorrow: Check Revised Dates Here

The UGC NET June 2026 examinations will be held for 85 subjects in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from June 22 to 30, 2026.

IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan Claims Orange Cap as Gujarat Titans Defeat Chennai Super Kings

New Delhi, May 22: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans (GT) showcased an impressive performance, defeating Chennai Super Kings (

Founder's Parents Lose Sleep as 'Cockroach' Sets Social Media on Fire

Bhagwan added that Abhijeet decided to study journalism abroad because his sister was already there. The father said he wanted his son to take up

Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district

Meta has settled the first of many lawsuits brought by school districts across the country that sued social media companies seeking compensation

Tamil Nadu Cabinet expansion: Shahjahan, Vanni Arasu sworn in as ministers

AM Shahjahan of IUML and Vanni Arasu of VCK were sworn in as ministers by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Chennai. Chief Minister C Josep