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Gujarats Kesar Mango Festival 2026 Kicks Off on May 16, Farmers to Sell GI-Tagged Dates Directly

Ahmedabad, May 16: The Kesar Mango Festival 2026 is set to commence in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, showcasing a significant farmer-to-consumer initiative

Vicky Kaushal: From Engineering to Acting Stardom, A Remarkable Journey

Mumbai, May 16: Born in Chembur, Mumbai, Vicky Kaushal is now recognized as one of the most powerful and sensitive actors in Hindi cinema. This o

Traders in Prayagraj Support PM Modis Call to Avoid Gold Purchases for One Year

Prayagraj, May 16: Traders in Prayagrajs jewelry market have shown a mixed but largely positive response to Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal

Juggernaut rolls on: On the third phase of SIR of electoral rolls

The anomalies of Phase 2 of the SIR demand a fresh approach from the ECI in Phase 3

Rajasthan Congress Questions NTA Amid NEET Paper Leak Controversy

Jaipur, May 16: Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra raised serious concerns on Friday regarding the National Testing Agencys (NTA) oper

Man gets three years in jail for harassing Class 8 student in Erode

Allegations of Dowry Death Filed After Womans Suicide in Bhopal

Bhopal, May 16: Following the tragic suicide of a 34-year-old woman in Bhopal, police have filed a case against her husband and mother-in-law for

Fire breaks out at godown on tech park premises in Sholinganallur

Reconnecting with a forgotten river: Citizen-led audit to assess SWDs feeding into Vrishabhavati

Three accused in online leak of Jananayagan detained under Goondas

Film industry should avoid wasteful expenditure, but not at the cost of workers, says Kamal Haasan

Calling for an industry-wide conversation, he says together, they must evolve practical and sustainable operating practices for efficient film-ma

L.M. Menezes, who shaped citys urban development, passes away

Central Government Approves New Battalion for Tripura State Rifles

Agartala, May 16: The Central Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the formation of an additional battalion for the Tripura State Rifles (TSR),

Delhi Congress gets 14 new district chiefs amid organisation overhaul

HC reserves order in Bandi Sanjays bail plea in POCSO case

Jaishankar Congratulates Hungarys New Deputy Prime Minister Anita Orbn, Emphasizes Strengthening India-Hungary Relations

New Delhi, May 16: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar congratulated Anita Orbn on her appointment as Hungarys Deputy Prime Minister a

Take strict action against officers making accused wear only undergarments in lockups: Kerala State Human Rights Commission

Productivity, not just growth, for Viksit Bharat

India must unlock productivity to sustain long-term economic growth

Petrol, diesel price hike comes as a shocker to many

Iran Urges India to Continue Chabahar Port Work

Araghchi said Iran attaches great importance to ties with India and supported a greater role for India in addressing the West Asian crisis.

Externment Order Issued Against Man Involved In Cricket Betting Cases

The externment order was issued on May 14 by the special executive magistrate and the Superintendent of Police, Udupi District Police, against Bh

Monsoon to arrive in Kerala on May 26, six days early; IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for 2026

The monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26, six days earlier than usual. This early onset is significant as it precedes sowing for key

IPL 2026: Akash, Marsh on fire as LSG delivers a body blow to CSK

The young left-arm pacer rocks the visiting sides top-order with an unchanged spell in his first game of the season; the swashbuckling openers 38

Assam Congress Leader Banshree Gogoi Resigns from Party Positions

Guwahati, May 16: Senior Congress leader Banshree Gogoi has resigned from all positions within the Indian National Congress and her primary membe

Seminar on influence of Western Ghats on farming and economy held

Principal Secretary of Department of Forest, Environment and Ecology Srinivasulu said that despite high ecological and scientific significance of

Athletics: Pole vault world record holder Duplantis adopts longer run-up to generate more power

Pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis is trying a longer 22-step run-up. He aims to enhance his performance for upcoming championships. Faith Kipye

31 Kuki, Naga hostages released in Manipur

Thirty-one people abducted earlier this week in Manipur's Kangpokpi and Senapati districts have been released. Armed men had ambushed civilian ve

Israeli Military Chiefs Secret UAE Visits During Recent Conflict Revealed

Jerusalem, May 16: Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir and other senior officers secretly visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the recent

Karreguttalu Hills push: Tribal youth to be trained as tourist guides

Six staff suspended over 3.4 cr laddu scam in Rameswaram temple

Inquiry uncovers fraud involving the illegal manufacture and sale of laddus through counters

Supreme Court flags fake law degrees, says CBI should probe; CJI calls fraudulent lawyers in black robes a serious concern

The Supreme Court has voiced serious concern regarding the prevalence of lawyers with fake degrees. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant suggested t

Chandra Mohan Patowary sworn in as pro-tem speaker of 16th Assam legislative assembly

In a significant milestone for Assam politics, Chandra Mohan Patowary has been sworn in as Pro-tem Speaker of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly

Bay system to trigger wet spell, ease heat inTamil Nadu for next few days

Many parts of the State may receive heavy to moderate rainfall on Saturday;weather system may influence wet conditions till May 19, saysRMCchief

Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman

David Beckham has achieved a historic milestone becoming Britain's first billionaire sportsman. His wealth, combined with his wife Victoria's, no

MP High Court declares Bhojshala complex a Goddess Saraswati temple, quashes Friday namaz order

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recognized the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex as a temple of Goddess Saraswati. The court quashed an earl

Telangana HC Allows Retrieval Of School Papers

The petitioners alleged highhanded action on the part of the GST authorities and contended that officials even visited the school of the children

NEET-UG 2026 leak: CBI arrests chemistry lecturer, probes possible NTA link

The CBI has apprehended PV Kulkarni, a chemistry lecturer, in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak. Kulkarni allegedly provided leaked question

Election Commission orders probe into voting by foreign nationals in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

A report has been sought from the returning officers of at least two cities and five districts across the State on how the foreigners managed to

Soccer: Guardiola says Man City have not trained ahead of FA Cup final amid tight schedule

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wishes for more preparation time before the FA Cup final. He acknowledges that winning other domestic troph

Digvijay Singh Responds to High Court Ruling on Bhojshala Complex

Indore, May 16: Congress leader Digvijay Singh has reacted to the recent High Court ruling regarding the Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradeshs Dha

BJP workers protest in Srinagar, demand liquor ban in J&K; detained near Omar Abdullah's residence

BJP workers staged a protest in Srinagar demanding a ban on liquor. They marched towards Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's residence. Protesters acc

Why Indian chess needs more big-ticket, Super GM tournaments

The country is currently the sports super power, but its emerging players must compete regularly against the worlds top stars to attain an elite

Kolkata prison crackdown: 23 mobile phones seized at Presidency correctional home, 2 officials suspended

West Bengal's Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, has taken decisive action by suspending jail staff after a bold crackdown at Presidency Central C

How Kvaradona entered the Ballon dOr conversation

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has put together a Champions League campaign that has made him a legitimate candidate for footballs top individual honour

Why are flags at half-mast in the US today? Peace Officers Memorial Day and Nebraska Tribute explained

Flags at half mast today reason explained: United States flags fly at half-staff today, May 15. This honors fallen law enforcement officers on Pe

SCSC Launches Suraksha Kavach For College Womens Safety And Well-Being

Cyberabad police commissioner Dr M. Ramesh stressed the importance of emotional well-being, open communication and disciplined lifestyles in addr

Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft

The new global order offers India unprecedented strategic and economic opportunities, making a case for balanced policy promiscuity

NEET-UG 2026 re-exam on June 21, test to shift to computer-based mode from 2027: Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Exams likely to be held in 20 sessions over 10 days from next yr, with normalisation cycles for the test format

America's most powerful CEOs don't have much to show from their China trip so far

The presence of a group of some of the most powerful U.S. corporate leaders - representing companies like Apple, Meta, Boeing, Cargill and Goldma

New Whips Appointed in Bihar Assembly

Patna, May 16: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has appointed new whips, including the Chief Whip and Deputy Chief Whip, for the smooth func

Supreme Court sets aside Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence in Unnao rape case

The Supreme Court has overturned a Delhi High Court decision. This decision had suspended the life sentence for former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Seng

Mitchell Marsh Celebrates LSG Victory Despite Missing Century

Lucknow, May 16: In the IPL 2026 match held at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Mitchell Marsh played a pivotal role in leading the Lucknow Super Giants (L

Finance Ministry increases export levy on petrol, reduces that of diesel and ATF

There has been no change in the existing excise duty rates for petrol and diesel for domestic consumption

Xi Jinping OUTPLAYED Dealmaker Trump? Apart from pomp & toast, did POTUS get any wins? Explained

Supreme Court shifts to video hearings on Mondays, Fridays amid PM Modi's fuel conservation call

The Supreme Court is changing how it conducts hearings. Mondays and Fridays will be online only. From Tuesday to Thursday, people can choose to a

Nurses asked for consideration & you brushed away: Courtney humiliates McMahon over student loans

New Appointments in Bihar Assembly: Sanjeev Chaurasia and Manjit Kumar Singh Take Key Roles

Patna, May 16: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has appointed key officials for the functioning of the Bihar Assembly. Sanjeev Chaurasia, th

Differences over Kerala Chief Minister selection will be resolved smoothly, says K.C. Venugopal

When asked whether Ramesh Chennithala will be part of the Cabinet, Venugopal says the matter will be discussed by the party leadership

Kolkata RG Kar case: 3 IPS officers suspended over alleged lapses in 2024 trainee doctor murder probe

Amidst a heightened call for justice, West Bengal's Chief Minister has taken decisive action by suspending three senior IPS officers, including V

UK museum to return over 2000 historic manuscripts to Jain community

The Wellcome Collection in London is returning over 2,000 Jain manuscripts to the Jain community. These sacred texts, held for over a century, sp

Kerala CM-designate Satheesan meets Ramesh Chennithala

Newly appointed Kerala Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan visited senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, emphasizing their brotherly bond

Massive fire at Tech Mahindra's campus in Chennai

A significant fire erupted at Tech Mahindra's Chennai facility on Friday. Emergency services responded swiftly, and all employees were safely eva

Explained by Shashi Tharoor: Why economics now brives geopolitics | Shashi Tharoors column

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor explains how the line between economics and geopolitics is fading, with trade, technology, and supply chains shapi

Society creates inequality through caste, class, patriarchy, and systems of exclusion: Ruth Manorama

Delhi Police Recovers Stolen Idol of Lord Shani, Arrests Two Suspects

New Delhi, May 16: The Delhi Police swiftly resolved the case of a stolen ancient idol of Lord Shani, which was taken from the Shani temple in Ch

Groundbreaking ceremony of KJS India Private Limited Unit 2 held in Sangareddy

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi

While Trump searched for immediate business wins, such as a deal to sell Boeing jets that did not impress investors, Xi talked up a long-term res

'Those who want to leave can go': Mamata Banerjee amid internal dissent after Bengal poll debacle

Following a significant electoral defeat, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has told unhappy party leaders they are free to leave, vowin

Union Minister Jitendra Singh to Inaugurate NCW Conference in Srinagar

Srinagar, May 15: Union Minister Jitendra Singh will lead discussions on womens rights and empowerment at the two-day Shakti Samvad organized by

Expedite power connections, and other basic amenities in 2BHK colonies: Minister

Gujarat Prepares for 2027 Census with 12,000 Enumerators Appointed

Ahmedabad, May 15: Preparations for the 2027 Census in Gujarat have intensified. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has appointed 12,000 e

Jewish Proverb of the Day: 'Who is the hero? He who...'- The Jewish Proverb that redefines what it means to be a hero

Jewish Proverb of the Day: A Jewish proverb reveals true heroism lies in conquering personal urges. This ancient wisdom highlights self-control a

BIS seizes gold jewellery worth 2.77 crore in raids

Remembering Mangalesh Dabral: A Voice Against Social Injustice and Hypocrisy

New Delhi, May 15: Mangalesh Dabral, a prominent figure in modern Hindi poetry, was a poet, prose writer, and senior journalist whose works reson

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: He that would live in peace & at ease, Must not.... The ultimate life lesson from the man who mastered wisdom, diplomacy, and human nature

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin is rapidly trending across self-improvement, emotional intelligence, and wisdom quote searches in 2026. Fra

Saif Ali Khan | Rasika Dugal | Manish Chaudhari Interview

In this conversation with Shreyas Pande, Saif Ali Khan, Rasika Dugal and Manish Chaudhari open up about their upcoming film, Kartavya, reflecting

A former SSLC rank holder announces this years results

Gujarat to Launch 225 Summer Yoga Camps for Children Starting May 16

Gandhinagar, May 15: The Gujarat State Yoga Board is set to organize approximately 225 summer yoga camps across the states cities, talukas, and v

Karnataka plans to set up drone testing hub near Bengaluru

Karnataka is set to establish a dedicated drone flight testing facility near Bengaluru. The state aims to streamline regulations and attract dron

You dropped charges of a murderer?: Van Drew brutally grills Fairfex attorney over immigrant case

Results show it is possible to raise quality without failing students: Sivankutty

Sivankutty congratulates students who have become eligible for higher studies after completing Class X

Karti Chidambaram warns CM Vijay against inducting AIADMK MLAs into government

Can I ask you a quick question?: Kennedy chimes in during Sen. Warren's crypto amendment debate

Maulana Mahmood Arshad Madani Disagrees with Madhya Pradesh Court Ruling on Bhojshala

New Delhi, May 15: The recent ruling by the Madhya Pradesh High Court regarding Bhojshala has received mixed reactions. While BJP leaders welcome

Delhi Couple Running Inter-State Drug Network Busted in Kashmir's Kulgam; Over 200 Clients Linked

In a major breakthrough under J&K's Nasha Mukti Abhiyan, Kulgam Police busted an inter-state narcotics network allegedly run by a Delhi-based cou

Cubans protest in Havana over power outages

'Incredibly weird comparisons': Casar vs McMahon explodes over school lunches vs luxury ballroom

Harvey Weinsteins third New York rape trial ends in mistrial

His most recent trial centred on allegations brought by the Manhattan district attorneys office that Weinstein raped an actress in a Manhattan ho

African Proverb of the Day: A woman is a flower in a garden; her husband is the fence around it Life lessons on marriage, protection, care and why love is not toxic

African Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of A woman is a flower in a garden; her husband is the fence around it. The proverb uses symbol

Minister asks authorities to take action against illegal quarries, liquor shops

A joint inspection by Excise Dept. and Tasmac officials at a bar at an outlet of the corporation at Thathaneri led to its closure