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New Delhi, June 4: Wicketkeeper-batsman KS Bharat has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 32. Bharat played seven Test matches for Team India between 2023 and 2024 and played a significant role in domestic cricket for Andhra. In his retirement announcement on Instagram, Bharat expressed, With a proud heart and a ... Read more KS Bharat Announces Retirement from International Cricket at 32

Chandigarh, May 28: Senior leader of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), Sampat Singh, has once again urged the central government to immediately roll back rising fuel prices. He warned that if petrol, diesel, and gas cylinder prices are not reduced by May 31, INLD workers will launch large-scale protests across Haryana starting June 1. ... Read more INLD Demands Immediate Fuel Price Cuts, Threatens Statewide Protests

Mumbai, May 28: The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President, Harshvardhan Sapkal, led a protest on Wednesday against the recent hikes in petrol and diesel prices, which have occurred four times in the past eight days. Sapkal stated to reporters that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has crippled the common man by significantly increasing the ... Read more Congress Protests Against Rising Fuel Prices in Maharashtra

Kolkata, May 28: The political landscape in West Bengal has heated up once again. On Wednesday, the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, Shobhandeb Chattopadhyay, along with fellow TMC leader Kunal Ghosh, staged a protest outside the Assembly Speakers chamber. They claim they were ignored when they sought a meeting with the Speaker. According ... Read more TMC Leaders Stage Protest Outside Assembly Speakers Chamber in West Bengal

Beijing, May 27: China successfully launched a new telecommunications technology test satellite on May 26 at 12:16 AM. The launch took place at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province using a Long March-7 carrier rocket. The satellite was placed into its designated orbit without any issues. According to reports, this telecommunications technology test ... Read more China Successfully Launches New Telecommunications Technology Test Satellite

Pathanamthitta, May 27: Leaders of the CPI(M) have expressed their strong opposition to the eight-hour raid conducted by state police at the residence of former Chief Minister and opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members. In response, the Left Democratic Front has announced a significant protest in Pathanamthitta on the evening of May 28. ... Read more ED Raids Pinarayi Vijayans Home: CPI(M) Calls for Protest

Seoul, May 27: North Korea has successfully tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system along with several tactical cruise missiles. These missiles are claimed to be adept at evading enemy air defense systems. This move is seen as part of Pyongyangs ongoing weapons modernization program. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the ... Read more North Korea Showcases Military Might with Successful Missile Tests

Hyderabad, May 27: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has terminated the employment of a private hire bus driver. The driver was accused of criticizing ruling Congress leaders who were protesting against rising petrol and diesel prices. TSRTC issued a letter to the owner of the private hire bus (PHB), instructing the immediate removal ... Read more Telangana Bus Driver Dismissed After Criticizing Government Amid Fuel Price Protests

Kabul, May 26: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has officially announced the squad for the upcoming Test and three-match ODI series against India. The announcement was made on Tuesday, confirming Hashmatullah Shahidi as the captain for both formats. Each team comprises 15 players. For this crucial series against India, the squad features star players like ... Read more Afghanistan Announces Squad for Test and ODI Series Against India, Hashmatullah Shahidi to Captain

Tiruppur, May 25: Concerns are rising in Tamil Nadu regarding the policy that allows municipal solid waste to be dumped in stone quarries. Farmers and environmental activists are urging the state government to reconsider the existing provisions that permit such disposal methods. This demand comes amid allegations that local bodies are using abandoned quarry sites ... Read more Farmers and Environmentalists Protest Waste Disposal Policy in Tamil Nadu Quarries

New Delhi, May 25: Gold prices are experiencing ongoing fluctuations. Following the market closure over the weekend, it is set to reopen today, Monday, May 25. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the futures price for 24-carat gold is currently 1,58,588 per 10 grams, reflecting a decrease of 91. Notably, gold reached an all-time high ... Read more Gold Prices Fluctuate: Latest Rates for 24K, 22K, and 18K Gold in Major Indian Cities

Coimbatore, May 24: Youth organizations in Tamil Nadus Madurai and Coimbatore staged protests on Sunday under the banner of Cockroach. These demonstrations aimed to draw attention to pressing issues such as unemployment, alleged irregularities in competitive exams, rising fuel prices, and corruption. Organized by the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and the Students Federation ... Read more Youth Protest in Tamil Nadu Highlights Unemployment and Exam Irregularities

New Delhi, May 24: After completing 48 weeks of intensive training, the Indian Armed Forces have welcomed 11 new test pilots and 6 flight test engineers. These officers graduated from the 48th Flight Test Course at the Air Force Test Pilots School. According to the Ministry of Defence, the graduation ceremony at the Bengaluru-based Air ... Read more Indian Armed Forces Welcomes 11 New Test Pilots After Rigorous Training

New Delhi, May 23: New Zealands young all-rounder Rachin Ravindra returned home from the IPL to prepare for the upcoming Test against Ireland. He left the tournament with the approval of his team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Ravindra stated that returning early from the IPL has helped him mentally and physically gear up for the ... Read more Rachin Ravindra Reflects on IPL Experience Ahead of Test Against Ireland

Noida, May 23: The Gautam Buddh Nagar police have successfully apprehended a wanted suspect involved in the violence and arson during a labor protest. The arrested individual has been identified as Naresh Kumar, son of Chhotelal, a resident of Chhotpur in Sector-63, Gautam Buddh Nagar, originally from Jaitikheda, Kalyanpur, Fatehpur district. The suspect is approximately ... Read more Noida Police Arrests Wanted Accused in Labor Protest Arson Case

Chennai, May 23: The Election Commission has announced that a by-election will be held on June 18 to fill a vacant Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu. This marks the first electoral challenge for the Tamilaga Vetrik Kazhagam (TVK) since coming to power in the state. The seat became vacant after C.V. Shanmugam resigned from ... Read more Tamil Nadu Rajya Sabha Elections: TVK Faces Its First Major Political Test

New Delhi, May 23: India has successfully conducted a test of the short-range ballistic missile Agni-1, enhancing its strategic capabilities. The test took place on May 22 at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, as reported by the Ministry of Defence. During the test, all operational and technical parameters of the missile were successfully ... Read more India Successfully Tests Short-Range Agni-1 Ballistic Missile

New Delhi, May 22: A significant portion of India is currently grappling with extreme heat. The situation has escalated to the point where the majority of cities listed among the worlds top 50 or 100 hottest locations are in India. In response, doctors are advising citizens to avoid going outside during peak sunlight hours. Many ... Read more India Dominates List of Hottest Cities as Hospitals in Uttar Pradesh Go on High Alert

Saharanpur, May 22: An FIR has been registered against Samajwadi Party MP Ikra Hasan in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. This case is linked to a protest that occurred on May 19 outside the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) office. The FIR accuses Hasan and her supporters of blocking roads, creating disturbances, and obstructing government work during a ... Read more FIR Filed Against SP MP Ikra Hasan Amid Protests in Saharanpur

Thiruvananthapuram, May 22: In a blend of parliamentary tradition and political drama, veteran Congress legislator Thiruvanchur Radhakrishnan was elected as the new Speaker of the Kerala Assembly on Friday. This election followed a historic triangular contest that unveiled new political equations in the state. For the first time in the Kerala Assembly Speaker election, all ... Read more Thiruvanchur Radhakrishnan Elected as Kerala Assembly Speaker in Historic Triangular Contest

Noida, May 22: The police in Noida have apprehended a wanted suspect accused of inciting violence and spreading misinformation during a recent labor protest. Authorities recovered a mobile phone used in the incident from the suspect. The arrested individual has been identified as Anil Kumar, a resident of Mukteshra village in the Babu Garh Cantonment ... Read more Noida Police Arrests Suspect for Inciting Violence During Labor Protest

Jaipur, May 21: Protests erupted in Jaipur on Thursday as Congress workers clashed with police while marching towards the BJP headquarters over the NEET paper leak issue. The demonstration was led by Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra. He, along with party workers and senior leaders, demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, ... Read more Protests Erupt in Jaipur Over NEET Paper Leak, Clashes with Police

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, May 21: Nurses from Ghati Hospital staged a protest on Thursday under the banner of the Maharashtra Government Nurses Federation against administrative transfer orders. The protesting nurses demanded an immediate withdrawal of the transfer process, chanting slogans against the government. During the demonstration, the nurses expressed that frequent transfers create significant challenges for ... Read more Maharashtra Nurses Protest Against Transfer Orders, Demand Recon

Kolkata, May 20: Amid rising political tensions and post-election violence in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) staged a protest at the assembly premises on Wednesday. TMC legislators gathered in front of the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Kolkata, led by the Leader of the Opposition, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay. During the protest, TMC leader Kunal ... Read more TMC Protests Against Post-Poll Violence in West Bengal

Shri Ganganagar, May 20: Young cricketer Manav Suthar from Shri Ganganagar has been selected for the Indian team for the upcoming Test series against Afghanistan. The decision by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sparked immense joy in the district, with a constant stream of well-wishers visiting his home. His parents ... Read more Young Cricketer Manav Suthar Selected for Test Series Against Afghanistan

Rawalpindi, May 20: Protests erupted in Rawalpindi as leaders and supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to demand access to former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The police responded with rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. Local media reports indicate that the Islamabad police prevented Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Khans sisters, and several ... Read more Protests Erupt in Rawalpindi as PTI Workers Demand Access to Imran Khan

Dubai, May 20: Bangladesh has made a significant leap in the World Test Championship (WTC) rankings following their 78-run victory over Pakistan in the second Test held in Sylhet. This win secured the series 2-0 for Bangladesh, allowing them to surpass India in the rankings. With this victory on Wednesday, Bangladesh climbed to fifth place ... Read more Bangladesh Surpasses India in WTC Rankings After Test Series Victory Against Pakistan

Silhat, May 20: Bangladesh has achieved a historic 2-0 victory in their home Test series against Pakistan. This marks Bangladeshs first Test series win against Pakistan on home soil. Following the second Test victory, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed a strong desire to play more Test matches against top teams like India, Australia, and England, ... Read more Bangladesh Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto Expresses Desire for More Test Matches Against Top Teams

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20: The cabinet led by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has initiated the formal process to cancel the controversial Silver Line semi-high-speed rail project shortly after taking office. The government announced the cancellation of all land acquisition notifications issued for this project across Kerala. Addressing the media after the second cabinet meeting, Chief Minister ... Read more Kerala Government Cancels Silver Line Land Acquisition, Withdraws Cases Against Protester

Silhat, May 20: Pakistan cricket continues to face tough times as the team suffered a 2-0 defeat in the Test series against Bangladesh. After losing the first Test in Dhaka by 104 runs, Pakistan fell short again in the second Test in Silhat, losing by 78 runs. Following the match, captain Shan Masood expressed his ... Read more Pakistan Captain Shan Masood Reflects on Test Series Loss to Bangladesh

Jaipur, May 20: The selection of all-rounder Manav Suthar for the upcoming Test series against Afghanistan has sparked a wave of joy and pride throughout Rajasthan. Suthar has become the first cricketer from Rajasthan to be chosen for Indias Test team in the last 12 years. Welcoming the decision of the Board of Control for ... Read more India Selects Manav Suthar for Test Team Against Afghanistan: A Historic Moment for Rajasthan

Patna, May 19: The Patna administration has issued a stern warning to coaching institute operators and teachers in light of rising concerns over potential student protests regarding delays in the announcement of vacancies for the Teacher Recruitment Examination-4. According to official sources, intelligence reports indicated that students were preparing for large-scale demonstrations around Patna College. ... Read more Bihar Administration on High Alert Amid Protests Over Teacher Recruitment Del

Guwahati, May 19: Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), stated on Tuesday that he and his selection committee hope to see wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant return to his former glory as a top Test player. Agarkars comments come after KL Rahul was appointed as the vice-captain for ... Read more Agarwal Expresses Hope for Pants Return to Test Cricket Form

New Delhi, May 19: The Indian cricket team has announced its squad for a Test and three One Day Internationals against Afghanistan. Among the new faces is Manav Suthar, who has been selected for the Test team. The left-arm spinner and batsman has an impressive first-class record and is seen as a promising talent for ... Read more Rising Star Manav Suthar: From Sri Ganganagar to Indian Test Team Selection

New Delhi, May 19: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Indian cricket team for three ODIs and a Test match against Afghanistan on Tuesday. Mohammed Shamis return to the Test squad has been delayed once again. Veteran all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel have not been included in the Test ... Read more India Announces Test Squad Against Afghanistan: New Faces Replace Jadeja and Patel

Guwahati, May 19: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Indian team for the lone Test and ODI series against Afghanistan on Tuesday. Notably, experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was not selected for the Test squad. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar provided insights into this decision. The single Test match between India and ... Read more Why Ravindra Jadeja Was Omitted from the Test Team: Chief Selector Agarkar Explains

Mumbai, May 19: The Indian cricket team has been announced for the upcoming single Test match and three ODI series against Afghanistan. Shubman Gill will lead the team in both formats. Veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been included in the ODI squad, while Jasprit Bumrah will not participate in this tournament. Rohits ... Read more India Announces ODI and Test Teams for Afghanistan Series, Kohli and Rohit Included, Bumrah Excluded

Hanoi, May 19: Addressing the Indian community in Hanoi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that Operation Sindoor symbolizes Indias growing strength, confidence, and capabilities. He stated that India is now stronger and more decisive than ever, ready to face any challenge head-on. Rajnath Singh clearly articulated Indias commitment to its No First Use nuclear policy, ... Read more Operation Sindoor: A Testament to Indias Growing Strength, Says Rajnath Singh in Hanoi

New Delhi, May 18: The National Students Union of India (NSUI) staged a protest in New Delhi against the NEET paper leak, demanding a ban on the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Protesters questioned the minister, asking who would answer for the sleepless nights of students and the ... Read more NSUI Protests NEET Paper Leak, Calls for NTA Ban and Education Ministers Resignation

Bengaluru, May 18: Chaos erupted during a preparatory meeting at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office in Bengaluru on Monday. Tensions flared as rival factions of Youth Congress workers engaged in heated debates, pushing and shoving, and even physical altercations. This incident has once again highlighted the internal divisions within the Karnataka Congress ahead of ... Read more Karnataka Youth Congress Faction Clashes Ahead of NEET Protest

Amaravati, May 18: The YSR Congress Party organized significant protests across Andhra Pradesh on Monday in response to the rising prices of petrol and diesel. Under the leadership of party chief and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, leaders, workers, and supporters staged large-scale demonstrations in all assembly constituencies, demanding an immediate rollback of ... Read more YSR Congress Protests Rising Fuel Prices in Andhra Pradesh

Bharatpur, May 18: Anger erupted among women in the Aniruddh Nagar area of Bharatpur, Rajasthan, as they protested outside the Water Supply Department office on Monday. This outburst followed a severe drinking water crisis that has persisted for the last ten days. Frustrated women smashed clay pots and chanted slogans against the department officials, demanding ... Read more Women Protest Water Crisis in Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Jaipur, May 18: The Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee has announced a protest against the alleged paper leak of the NEET-2026 examination and the purported involvement of BJP leaders. Under the leadership of Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra, party workers will surround the BJP state headquarters in Jaipur on May 21. The party is demanding the ... Read more Congress to Protest NEET-2026 Paper Leak Allegations on May 21

New Delhi, May 18: Students affiliated with the National Students Union of India (NSUI) staged protests across the national capital and Uttar Pradesh regarding the NEET paper leak issue. The demonstrators demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a ban on the National Testing Agency (NTA). Large groups of NSUI activists gathered ... Read more NSUI Protests Against NEET Paper Leak, Calls for Ministers Resignation

Silhat, May 18: Bangladesh has set Pakistan a daunting target of 437 runs in the ongoing second Test match at Silhat International Cricket Stadium. By the end of the third day, the Pakistani team faced two overs without scoring any runs. After losing the toss, Bangladesh batted first and was bowled out for just 278 ... Read more Bangladesh Sets Challenging Target of 437 Runs for Pakistan in Second Test

Hyderabad, May 18: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), the main opposition party in Telangana, staged protests across the state on Monday. The party is demanding the immediate resignation of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandisanjay Kumar, following the arrest of his son, Bandibhagirath, in a POCSO case. Bandibhagirath is accused of alleged sexual ... Read more BRS Protests Demand Resignation of Union Minister Following Sons Arrest

New Delhi, May 18: In the capital city of New Delhi, the National Students Union of India (NSUI) staged a protest regarding the recent NEET paper leak. The organization is demanding a ban on the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Protesters expressed their concerns, stating that incidents of ... Read more NSUI Protests Over NEET Paper Leak, Calls for NTA Ban and Ministers Resignation

Kolkata, May 17: Protests erupted on Sunday at the Park Circus Seven-Point Crossing in central Kolkata against the demolition of illegal constructions in the Tiljala area. Demonstrators attempted to block the road, leading to heightened tensions in the vicinity. During the protest, participants allegedly threw bricks and stones at police officers, damaging several police vehicles. ... Read more Kolkata Police on High Alert Following Protests Against Demolition in Tiljala

Kolkata, May 17: Protests erupted in the Tiljala area of Park Circus, Kolkata, on Sunday against the demolition of illegal constructions by bulldozers. A large crowd gathered, attempting to block the roads. Protesters reportedly hurled bricks at police officers and vandalized several police vehicles. Many officers sustained injuries, and buses on the road were also ... Read more Protests Erupt in Tiljala Against Demolition of Illegal Constructions

Sylhet, May 17: Bangladesh has solidified its position in the second Test against Pakistan at Sylhet International Stadium. By the end of the second days play, Bangladesh scored 110 runs for the loss of 3 wickets, leading by a total of 156 runs. They had a first-innings lead of 46 runs. The start of Bangladeshs ... Read more Bangladesh Strengthens Position Against Pakistan in Sylhet Test