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Amit Shah to Chair 26th Meeting of Central Regional Council in Bastar on May 19

Raipur, May 16: The 26th meeting of the Central Regional Council will take place in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, on May 19. Union Home Minister Amit Sha

PM Modis Foreign Trip Aims to Address Oil and Gas Needs, Says Priyanka Chaturvedi

Mumbai, May 16: Political discussions surrounding petrol and diesel prices are intensifying across the country. In this context, Shiv Sena (UBT)

Central Government Allocates 8,368 Crores for PMAY-G Scheme in Maharashtra

Mumbai, May 16: The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced the release of 8,368 crores for the Prad

Census 2027: Door-to-door exercise ends in New Delhi; over 63,000 households covered

Mapping of houses will begin on May 16, followed by a door-to-door exercise across more than 45,000 blocks

Sikkims Development Projects Reviewed by Union Minister Scindia, Focus on Tourism and Sports Infrastructure

Gangtok, May 15: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the Northeast Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, reviewed several key infrastruc

Mamata Banerjees Bold Message to Party Leaders Amidst Crisis

Kolkata, May 15: Following the recent defeat of the Trinamool Congress in the West Bengal Assembly elections, party supremo and former Chief Mini

Joyride horse dies of highly contagious zoonotic disease disease in Chennai; Tamil Nadu goes into alert mode

ICAR centre advises State to immediately isolate and monitor all equineshoused with the infected horse, recommends testing in adjoining areas; go

Tragic Incident in Madhya Pradesh: Woman Killed by Falling Tree Amid Storm

Shahdol, May 16: Severe weather continues to impact Madhya Pradesh, with storms and heavy rain causing chaos. On Friday evening, a tragic inciden

CBSE Responds To Students' Concern Over OSM

Students requested the board to provide reevaluation without charging any fee. Hindi lecturer Sunil Dubey said many students claimed they had per

Tragic Incident in Gujarat: Three Migrant Workers Die in Industrial Tank Accident

Gandhinagar, May 16: A tragic incident occurred in the Kalol area of Gandhinagar district, where three migrant workers lost their lives due to as

Israel, Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of ceasefire, says U.S.

It comes after two productive days of talks and will be followed by more negotiations on June 2-3, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said

Odisha Government to Introduce New Film Policy for Reviving Odia Cinema

Bhubaneswar, May 16: The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, announced on Friday that the state government will soon introduce a dedica

D.K. Shivakumar Critiques H.D. Kumaraswamys Political Stance

Bengaluru, May 16: Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar stated on Friday that H.D. Kumaraswamy, the Union Minis

Marshs Explosive Performance Leads LSG to Victory

Lucknow, May 16: In an exciting match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a 7-wicket victory over the Chennai Su

Why didnt you NOTIFY ICE?: McClintock rips Fairfax County Attorney Descano on sanctuary policies

UAE Condemns Irans Aggression at BRICS Meeting

New Delhi, May 16: At the BRICS meeting of foreign ministers held in India, UAE State Minister Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar openly criticized Iran. H

Woman, son die in road accident

Delhi high street retailers push NDMC to rework property tax

At the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) under which these markets come, the property tax is up to 25% of the rent collected while in other

Robbins Lumber explosion in Searsmont, Maine, leaves multiple injured here's what happened and what we know so far

Searsmont Maine explosion breaking news: A significant fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, resulted in at least five injuri

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

Chinese Proverb of the Day: The woman who tells her age is either too young to have anything to lose or too old to have anything to gain Life lessons on perception, social expectations, identity and why confidence speaks louder than age

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of The woman who tells her age is either too young to have anything to lose or too old to have

Telugu Desam Shifts Mahanadu to Mangalagiri to Save Costs

TD president and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has approved the decision to shift the two-day event from Nellore to Vijayawada.

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

SC upholds HC order directing Flipkart not to use 'MarQ' name

The Supreme Court has ruled against Flipkart India regarding its 'MarQ' electronics brand. The court found the name too similar to Marc Enterpris

Parents of Jubilee Hills Murder for Gain Case Suspect Detained; Accused Split at Warangal

Of them, six teams were reportedly sent to different locations connected to Nepal border routes.

PM Modi denies proposal to impose surcharge on foreign travel

Addressing concerns about reports suggesting a new tax on international travel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was quick to clarify that such plans

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

Allahabad HC grants bail to men held over Ganga iftar row

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a group of men. They were accused of consuming non-vegetarian food on a boat in the Ganga river in V

No Immediate Relief for Bandi Sai Bageerath; High Court Reserves Orders for May 21

Nageshwar Rao, counsel for victim, argued that the Bageerath had induced the victim and used and dumped her

Nimmala Cycles for 10 Km to Reach CMs Camp Office

The meeting is over the distribution of 307 crore as compensation to people affected by the Polavaram irrigation project.

Superpower summit: On the Trump visit to China

As the U.S. and China renegotiate ties, India must reinforce its strategic autonomy

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

47,917 Students Appear For APEAPCET-2026 Exam

JNTUK vice-chancellor C.S.R.K. Prasad set the CET code for the exam on Friday morning.

Commission of Inquirys deadline extended until November 20

The Centre has extended the deadline for the Commission of Inquiry probing Manipur's ethnic violence. The panel will now submit its report by Nov

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

Trump plans statue park near National Mall, may trigger legal fight

President Donald Trump is set to unveil a grand vision for West Potomac Park: the National Garden of American Heroes, a statue garden commemorati

Health Minister Orders Probe Into Careless Handling of Amputated Leg

Expressing anger over the incident, the minister said the incident is serious, as there is a proper protocol in place in dealing with bio-medical

India, UAE bolster defence, energy & infra partnership

In a landmark move towards deeper collaboration, India and the UAE have inked multiple agreements focusing on defense, energy, and infrastructure

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

Rajnath Singh, N Chandrababu Naidu launch Combat Aircraft infrastructure facility in Andhra Pradesh

India has officially launched its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh Chief Mini

GCC to expedite works on civic projects, curb stray cattle and dog menace

AMCC a Return Gift for Region That Backed NDA: Lokesh

Lokesh said the sacred land associated with Sri Sathya Sai Baba was now transforming into a new power centre for Indias defence sector.

POTUS: China is paying substantial tariffs, but we didn't discuss levies

While Trump maintained the leaders this week spoke about almost everything you can discuss, except for a reduction of tariffs, he did allow that

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

Fidelity data breach settlement with up to $5,000 compensation for affected customers- here's who can file a claim

Fidelity Investments is settling a class-action lawsuit for $2.5 million following a 2024 data breach. Customers whose financial account and rout

NHPC sharpens AI focus for real-time flood forecasting

India's dam infrastructure faces challenges from extreme weather. NHPC is now using Artificial Intelligence for better flood forecasting and dam

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

Chhattisgarh proposes to use security camps as 'Seva Kendras'

Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, has launched an innovative program aimed at revitalizing inactive police and paramilitary camps wi

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

Doing more with less is India Inc's new mantra to beat tough times

Prioritizing efficiency, Indian enterprises are reshaping their spending habits. Non-essential travel and expenses are being minimized, while rem

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

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

CM Naidu Disburses Rs 306.61 Crore to Polavaram Oustees

The distribution was done by Naidu during an interaction he held at the CM Camp Office in Amaravati.

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

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

BJP Will Emerge as Telanganas Main Political Force in Next Decade, Claims Party Chief Ramchander Rao

Rao said the BJP would contest the Telangana elections alone, given the local political dynamics.

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

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 Xi Took Trump Inside Zhongnanhai, China's Most Guarded Political Compound

Zhongnanhai, named after two lakes located within the compound, is not only a workplace but also the residence of China's senior leadership.

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

Congress to EC: Conduct SIR in TG for 2 Years, Not 3 Months

It urged ECI not to conduct the SIR in haste within 2-3 months and suggested that it be undertaken over a period of one and a half to two years a

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

Gautam Adani To Lead Groundbreaking Ceremony For Vision Care Initiative In Bihar

Organised jointly by the Adani Foundation and the Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital, the event is expected to mark a major expansion in affordable rural