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Pant Dropped From Indias ODI Squad For Afghanistan Series, Loses Test Vice-Captaincy To Rahul

Guwahati, May 19: Flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Tuesday removed as vice-captain of the Indian Test squad for the upcoming on

Menka Gandhi Advocates for ABC Shelters for Stray Dogs Amid Supreme Court Concerns

New Delhi, May 19: The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the rising incidents of dog bites across the country. In this context, the court

Maoism eradicated from country before March 31 deadline due to valour of forces: Amit Shah

Amit Shah said that he could say this without any hesitation that many non-BJP governments in different States have helped the Union government i

Ritu Khanduri Bhushan Mourns the Loss of Her Father, Former Uttarakhand CM Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri

Dehradun, May 19: Ritu Khanduri Bhushan, daughter of former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Major General (Retired) Bhuvan Chand

Telangana reels under scorching heat, 45 mark breached in four Districts

Kotgiri in Nizamabad district emerged as the hottest location in the State, recording a maximum temperature of 45.6

Kochi P&T Apartment owners issue ultimatum threatening to lay siege to GCDA office over persistent leakage

Residents have been protesting against the persistent leakage since 78 families moved in in January 2024. They have also raised concerns about cr

Bihar Chief Minister Issues Warning to Officials Over Timely Problem Resolution

Chhapra, May 19: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary issued a stern warning to officials on Tuesday. He stated that if issues raised during the

TMC Block President Arrested in Cooch Behar Amid Violence Allegations

Kolkata, May 19: Police reported on Tuesday that a block president of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) was arrested in Cooch Behar district of North

Vibe: Kunal Kemmus action-comedy gets theatrical release date

Written and directed by Kemmu, the film also stars him in the lead alongside Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Vanshika Dhir in pivotal roles

Power shutdown in Tiruchi on May 21

India Announces ODI and Test Teams for Afghanistan Series, Kohli and Rohit Included, Bumrah Excluded

Mumbai, May 19: The Indian cricket team has been announced for the upcoming single Test match and three ODI series against Afghanistan. Shubman G

Delhi court rejects Umar Khalids interim bail plea

The application sought 15 days of interim bail to attend the bereavement rituals of his uncle and take care of his ailing mother

Amit Shah Declares End of Naxalism in Bastar, Promises New Era of Development

Raipur, May 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday during a press conference in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, that Bastar is now compl

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 78.94 feet

A.P. TDP chief gives up Y-category security convoy after PMs fuel appeal

Telugu Desam Party State chief Palla Srinivasa Rao returns bullet-proof vehicle, drops green-channel movement, says public representatives must l

Milk-pouring ritual in Narmada: NGT seeks response from pollution control boards

Nearly 11,000 litres of milk were poured into the river as part of a ritual on the culmination of a 21-day religious event

Naxalism eradicated from country before March 31 deadline due to valour of forces: Amit Shah

Bihar CM Warns Officials of Suspension Over Delayed Grievance Resolution

Chhapra, May 19: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary issued a stern warning to officials on Tuesday, stating that any officer failing to resolv

Chikkamagaluru DC transferred within four-and-a-half months; Kalaburagi ZP CEO to take his place

Nagaraja has been replaced by Bhanwar Singh Meena, a 2017-batch IAS officer who was serving as Chief Executive Officer of Kalaburagi Zilla Pancha

Twins Jinil Rexa and Jivin Rexa on finding their space in Malayalam cinema as actors

The twins are in the limelight post the success of Mohiniyattam, the sequel of the 2024-film Bharathanatyam

Pritam and Pedro: Rajkumar Hiranis comedy-drama series sets release date

Created and produced by Hirani, the series has been directed by Avinash Arun

Political Turmoil Erupts Over Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Ranchi Jail

Ranchi, May 19: Allegations of sexual abuse involving a female inmate at the Birsa Munda Central Jail in Hotwar, Ranchi, have sparked significant

India vs Afghanistan series: Rishabh Pant dropped from ODI squad, loses Test vice-captaincy to Rahul

India will play one-off Test in Mullanpur starting June 6, followed by three ODIs scheduled from June 14 across Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Chennai

UPSC Chairperson Announces New Provisional Answer Key Process for 2026 Civil Services Exam

New Delhi, May 19: The Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has described the decision to release a provisional answer key i

'Not reasonable': Delhi court rejects Umar Khalid's bail plea to care for ailing mother

Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes Bihar Government for Failing Womens Safety

Patna, May 19: Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the opposition in the Bihar Assembly and the national executive president of the Rashtriya Janata Da

Russian missile, drone strikes kill four in Ukraine's northern regions, officials say

Ukraines northern regions of Chernihiv and Sumy were hit by Russian missile and drone strikes, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructur

PM Modi, Danish Premier Frederiksen hold discussions on sidelines of Nordic Summ

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

Fatima Sana and Lauren Bell Make Significant Strides in ICC Womens Rankings

Dubai, May 19: In the latest ICC womens rankings released on Tuesday, Pakistans captain Fatima Sana has made impressive gains in T20 rankings, wh

Congress Demands Implementation of Sarna Religious Code for Tribal Identity in Census

Ranchi, May 19: The Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee has called for the implementation of the Sarna religious code to ensure the independent

Manuel Neuer Set For Return To Germany World Cup Squad: Reports

Neuer retired from Germany duty after Euro 2024, having played 124 games at international level

Congress Party's 2028 Election Manifesto To Lay Stress On Socio-economic Measures: Karnataka CM

Siddaramaiah, addressing the gathering on completion of his 3-year rule as Chief Minister at a convention held in Tumakuru, said in the last 3-ye

Tanuj Puniya Critiques BJPs Religion-Centric Politics

Lucknow, May 19: Congress MP Tanuj Puniya has criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths comments regarding prayers on the streets.

Show Us True Picture: Ashok Gehlot Questions Govt Over Fuel Shortage Reports

This is a time of crisis and instead of misleading people, the government should tell the truth so that people can prepare, he said

Families of Violence Victims from 2021 Bengal Elections to Receive Jobs, Promises CM

Kolkata, May 19: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged on Tuesday to provide jobs to the families of those killed in the violence f

Samyuktha Viswanathan: Social media following should not affect an actors relevancy

The Katchi Sera star talks about her upcoming film Double Occupancy, balancing streaming and theatrical projects, and starring alongside Dulquer

Guardiola Expected To Leave Manchester City After This Season With Maresca To Take Over: Reports

Guardiola, who has won 17 major trophies at City since arriving in English football in 2016, has repeatedly been asked in recent weeks whether he

SC refuses to dilute directions on relocation of stray dogs from public spaces

The court directed states and UTs to strengthen Animal Birth Control infrastructure, ensure anti-rabies vaccine availability and take strict meas

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid global tensions down arrow image

Sensex slipped 114.19 points to close at 75,200.85, while the Nifty fell 31.95 points to settle at 23,618. Analysts said Nifty needs to sustain a

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Restaurant owner arrested in Madurai for trafficking Indian nationals to cyber scam compounds in Cambodia

The accused, identified as Madhan Vadivel, received commissions for each recruitment. He even ran restaurants inside the compounds in Cambodia an

China's moment? Putin heads to Beijing after Trump courts Xi

Just days after hosting Donald Trump, China's Xi Jinping is set to welcome Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The meetings underscore Beijing's growi

Malayali youngsters develop rail hygiene kit addressing sanitary concerns over long distance train travel

Rail hygiene kit by Travel Essentia, a startup founded by four Malayali youngsters, consists of 10 components for maintaining personal hygiene

Ruskin Bond turns 92, launches new book in Dehradun

Legendary storyteller Ruskin Bond is keeping his beautiful birthday tradition alive. Ahead of turning 92, he treated fans in Dehradun to his newe

Russias Vladimir Putin to visit India for Brics summit in September

Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed his participat

Celebrating Nine Years of Hindi Medium: A Tribute to Irrfan Khan

Mumbai, May 19: The acclaimed social satire film Hindi Medium has reached its nine-year milestone since its release. On this special occasion, th

Sanjeev Sanyal calls for transparency of Rules Act to empower citizens, businesses

Sanjeev Sanyal has pitched for a Transparency of Rules Act that would create a unified digital portal for all government rules and regulations, e

Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi on Norway pension fund dropping Adani shares from portfolio

Rahul Gandhi took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding a move by Norways pension fund to drop Adani Green Energy from its investments.

Ek Janpad Ek Vyanjan Scheme Aims to Give Uttar Pradeshs Traditional Cuisine a Global Identity

The Uttar Pradesh governments Ek Janpad Ek Vyanjan scheme aims to give global recognition to district-wise traditional dishes while boosting tour

Stop witch hunt of former Jamaat-e-Islami chief's mourners: Mehbooba Mufti

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti urged the Jammu and Kashmir administration to halt the witch hunt against individuals who expressed emotions at the

National Commission for Women seeks time-bound probe into Jodhpur sisters' suicide case

The National Commission for Women is investigating a grave case in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Two sisters allegedly faced repeated gang rape, blackmail,

NCW Seeks Home Ministrys Nod For Opening Offices In UTs

SRINAGAR, May 19: The National Commission for Women has proposed to open offices in the countrys Union territories and is awaiting approval from

Does This Video Show a Bangladeshi Thief Stuck in a Window in Assam? No!

The incident, which took place on 10 May, is from Bangladesh's Cumilla and not Assam.

Complete Mulapet, Machilipatnam, Ramayapatnam Ports By Year End: Minister

He asked the officials to bring issues, if any, during the construction to his notice for early resolution. The dredging works for the Mulapet po

Modi Meets Denmarks PM in Oslo to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Oslo, May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Denmarks Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Oslo on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed ways

Robbery attemptat ATM foiled in Salem

Inder Kaur, Divya Pahuja, Simmi Chaudhary: Three haunting canal deaths that shocked the nation in the last two years

The recent death of Punjabi singer Inder Kaur, found in a canal after a suspected abduction by a rejected suitor, echoes similar tragic cases. Fo

Sai Manjrekar Emphasizes Continuous Learning and Groundedness for True Growth

Mumbai, May 19: Actress Sai Manjrekar, daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar, is steadily carving her niche in the industry. She believes that d

Pakistans False Claims on IWT: Blaming India for Its Own Mistakes, Report Says

New Delhi, May 19: Following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India adopted a firm stance and temporarily suspended the Indus Water Treat

Who was Inder Kaur? Punjabi singer found dead in Ludhiana canal days after alleged kidnapping

Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was found dead in a Ludhiana canal. The 29-year-old artist had been missing since May 13. Police are investigating her

Kerala Govt Forms Expert Panel to Prepare White Paper on State Finance

The UDF has been alleging that Kerala's finances were in trouble due to mismanagement under the Left rule, which was strongly rejected by then Fi

Centre will blame West Asia conflict for all its failures: Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH, May 19: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday attacked the Centre, saying the Union Government would now pin the blame for a

Health Quiz: On the endocrine system

How much do you know about your hormones and the system that regulates them? Take this quiz to find out!

Who is Sibi George? MEA diplomat defending India's Press Freedom as PM Narendra Modi gets heckled by Norwegian journalist

Sibi George: Senior Indian diplomat Sibi George has gone viral after a sharp exchange with a Norwegian journalist over Indias democracy, human ri

Zoom Expands MCP Capabilities to Connect Conversations Across AI Tools

New Zoom MCP capabilities combine conversation intelligence, enterprise data, and optimized retrieval, enabling AI tools to search, reason, and a

SC dismisses pleas against stray dog relocation, sterilisation directions

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed petitions seeking modification of its directions on stray dog relocation and sterilisation, stressing that

Health Wrap first anniversary quiz

Marking the first anniversary episode of Health Wrap by The Hindu , heres a special Fun Fact quiz segment featuring some of the most surprising h

Tanker delivers Russian LNG to China after almost six months at sea, LSEG ship-tracking data shows

Despite Western sanctions, Russia has continued LNG exports to China, with a gas carrier completing a nearly six-month journey this week

U.S. military watchdog probes strikes on alleged drug boats: reports

Legal experts and rights groups suggest the attacks could amount to extrajudicial killings because they have apparently targeted civilians who do

Strengthening Partnerships Essential for Indias Competitive Edge: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, May 19: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the need for deeper partnerships between the government and indus

Lights, Camera, Women: A networking collective for cinema aspirants

Through online sessions and offline workshops in Hyderabad, the group connects aspirants to professionals in the industry and aims to create a sa

SC collegium approves names of nine judicial officers, 10 advocates as judges of Madras HC

NEW DELHI, May 19: The Supreme Court collegium has approved a proposal for appointment of nine judicial officers and 10 advocates as judges of th

Vizag autorickshaw drivers protest fuel price hike, demand subsidised rates from State government

CITU-affiliated union marches from Jagadamba junction to a petrol bunk, says drivers cannot earn even 300 a day after free bus scheme for women

European Union prepares to cut U.S. import duties to avoid Trump tariff hike

President Donald Trump has said he would impose much higher tariffs on EU goods if the European Union did not implement its trade deal commitment

Tamed Elephant Dies Day After Clash That Killed Tourist in Kodagu

In the fight, Kanjan gave a strong push to Marthanda which made him slip and fell on a visitor, Tulsi (33), a native of Tamil Nadu, who died afte

SP-Congress alliance will continue, focus will be on victory not seats: Akhilesh Yadav

LUCKNOW, May 19:Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said the alliance with its partners would continue in future elections, asser

All major pharmacy chains, hospital-based medical stores, Jan Aushadhi Kendras to remain open on May 20

Pharmacies nationwide will stay open on May 20. This defies a strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists against e-pha

Bihar CM asks govt. doctors to not 'unnecessarily' refer patients to major hospitals

The new directive will be in force in the State from August 15 this year, Samrat Choudhary said

Harry Potter TV show recasting shock: HBO secretly replaces Ginny Weasley, Why did the young star exit suddenly?

The unexpected development has quickly fueled discussion among fans eager to see HBOs ambitious reboot of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone a

Tough times ahead; youth, small traders to be worst hit: Rahul in Raebareli

RAEBARELI (UP), May 19: Congress Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that an economic shock is coming and it will not hit Adani, Ambani, or Modi, but

Continuous Learning and Staying Grounded is True Growth: Sai Manjrekar

Mumbai, May 19: Actress Sai Manjrekar, daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar, is gradually making her mark in the industry. Despite her fathers

Jharkhand records zero polluted stretches on Ganga main stem for 7th straight year: Namami Gange

Jharkhand has set a benchmark by maintaining its segment of the Ganga river pristine for seven straight years. This achievement stems from a forw

Dispute with Maran: SC asks SpiceJet to move Delhi HC for extension of time to deposit 144 crore

The High Court had on May 4 dismissed pleas moved by SpiceJet and its promoter Ajay Singh seeking a review of an earlier order asking the airline

A Big Thank You To Vijay: Tamil Nadu Women Welcome Liquor Crackdown

Tamil Nadu shuts 717 TASMAC liquor outlets within 500m of schools and places of worship.

Major portion of drone mapping for comprehensive land re-survey completed across Puducherry

The last State-wide land survey was conducted in the 1970s, and only urban areas were surveyed separately thereafter.

Punjabi Singer Inder Kaur found dead in Ludhiana canal days after alleged kidnapping. All you need to know

Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was found dead in a canal near Ludhiana, five days after she went missing. Police have launched a murder investigation,

Fuel price hike among lowest globally outside Gulf nations: BJP

The BJP on Tuesday defended the latest petrol and diesel price hike, saying Indias increase remains among the lowest globally outside Gulf econom

Snake Encounter at Salman Khans Apartment: A 5-Foot Indian Rat Snake Found

Mumbai, May 19: A 5-foot-long Indian Rat Snake, locally known as Dhaman, was discovered slithering in actor Salman Khans Galaxy Apartment in Mumb

Telangana Forms Exclusive Health Care Trust for Employees Health Scheme

The administrative department shall closely monitor the process and ensure that the data is collected accurately and uploaded within the stipulat

Tragic Accident in Maihar Claims Three Lives, Over 25 Injured

Maihar, May 19: A tragic accident occurred in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, when a speeding truck collided with a tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims hea