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Average of 53% MPs attend meetings of 16 Parliamentary Standing Committees, PAC: data

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been raising the issue of ensuring that MPs attend parliamentary committees; since reconstituting the panels in September 2025, five meetings were postponed due to a lack of quorum

16 May 2026 10:16 pm
16 May 2026 10:10 pm
Mayawati demands extensive relief for storm victims in Uttar Pradesh

The BSP president also criticised the Centre for increasing petrol and diesel prices by three rupees per litre, emphasising its detrimental effect on poor and middle-class families

16 May 2026 10:00 pm
Hindu groups perform puja at Bhojshala amid security; ASI issues directions to implement High Court order

While Hindu groups termed the High Court verdict historic and the result of a 700-year struggle, Muslim representatives say it is one-sided

16 May 2026 9:54 pm
Handed over my son for police inquiry through lawyers with due respect for law: Bandi Sanjay

The lawyers, after examining the available evidence, said that the case will be quashed and bail will be granted. As a result, a slight delay occurred, Mr. Sanjay said

16 May 2026 9:45 pm
Semenyo strikes as Man City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win FA Cup

Ghana's Semenyo turned and back-heeled the ball past Robert Sanchez in the Chelsea goal from an Erland Haaland cross.

16 May 2026 9:41 pm
Robert Vadra secures pre-arrest bail in Shikohpur land transaction case

According to allegations, 3.53 acres was acquired by Vadra for 7.5 crore in 2008 and sold to a real estate firm for 58 crore in 2012; investigators allege the acquisition involved false declarations and that a commercial licence for the property was obtained using influence in the government.

16 May 2026 9:23 pm
Bandi Bageerath arrested near Narsingi after week-long manhunt

The arrest had come a day after the Telangana High Court had rejected his pre-arrest bail plea

16 May 2026 9:22 pm
IN-SPACe leads Indian space-tech delegation at Space Meetings Veneto 2026

Nine Indian companies were part of the delegation which strategic engagements with the Italian Space Industry Study Group in Venice, Italy. Three companies sign agreements for collaboration

16 May 2026 9:20 pm
TENNIS | Clinical Smith proves too good for Sekulic

In doubles the unseeded Poonacha-Myneni notch up a first tournament win together by getting the better of Biryukov-Lomakin

16 May 2026 9:19 pm
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announces incentives for third and fourth children under new population management policy

He says a one-time incentive of 30,000 for the third child and 40,000 for the fourth will be given to encourage population growth and hints at increasing Thalliki Vandanam aid too

16 May 2026 9:17 pm
Kuki-Zo protestors rally in Manipur, demanding justice for slain church leaders, release of hostages

Kuki-Zo groups call for re-imposition of Presidents Rule in memo to Home Minister; claiming 14 people are still hostages, Kuki Inpi Manipur chief says continued captivity is an act of terror against a people

16 May 2026 9:16 pm
Migrant students enrolled under Roshni shine in SSLC exams in Ernakulam

Ninety migrant students from 14 schools in Ernakulam district enrolled under Roshni, a project for the educational uplift of migrant children, cleared the SSLC examination

16 May 2026 9:16 pm
Global financial environment is extremely challenging, cautions Chief Economic Advisor Nageswaran

The country should act with urgency, strategic clarity and institutional confidence to secure its place in a rapidly changing global order. Trade skills such as electricians, skilled construction workers and technicians will remain among the most protected and essential jobs in the emerging economy

16 May 2026 9:07 pm
Bamboo collection project begins in 15 villages of Polavaram dist.

The initiative enables Self Help Groups of 15 tribal villages to raising one lakh bamboo plants and collection; the State government to groom the tribals in manufacturing various products and marketing.

16 May 2026 8:59 pm
Bangladesh arrests ex-soldier after attack plot threat

The suspect, named as 23-year-old Mohammad Rahed Hossain Mahed, had taken refuge in a hideout near the Indian border, said Md Moniruzzaman, head of the police station at Moulvibazar, a northeastern district.

16 May 2026 8:58 pm
Palestinian Ministry says Israeli forces kill man in West Bank camp

The Health Ministry in Ramallah identified the victim as 34-year-old Nour al-Din Kamal Hassan Fayyad, saying he was killed by occupation forces' fire in the Jenin camp.

16 May 2026 8:52 pm
Mango Diversity Show at Sangareddy FRC inaugurated

The exhibition will be open to visitors and farmers on Sunday too

16 May 2026 8:52 pm