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U.P. pushes to strengthen sewerage system, prevent river pollution with multi-pronged approach

Untreated sewage from U.P. cities will no longer flow directly into rivers. Under the Namami Gange Mission Phase-2, sewerage infrastructure is being significantly strengthened, Additional Chief Secretary, Namami Ganga and Rural Drinking Water Supply Department, UP

24 May 2026 9:25 am
ITBP officials meet Kanpur top cop seeking action in medical negligence case of jawans mother

The ITBP personnel accused doctors at a private hospital of negligence that allegedly led to the amputation of his mothers right hand; he demanded a fair investigation and strict action against the hospital administration and the doctors involved.

24 May 2026 9:11 am
Goings-on around a wall in Mandaveli: residents of TP Scheme Road want CM Vijay to take note of their plight

When they named their association as Poonga View RWA, residents of TP Scheme Road in Mandaveli had a different picture in mind: serenity, ample walking space and a scenic setting. But their everyday view consists of open urination, garbage dumping and unauthorised parking

24 May 2026 9:00 am
How resilient is our grid system?

Although the government has highlighted that peak demands are being met, presenting it as evidence of the strength of Indias electricity system, reports of power cuts continue to surface; peak power deficit on Friday stood at about 1.7 GW

24 May 2026 8:42 am
19 feared trapped after collapse at Philippines construction site

Initial reports suggested 24 people had been rescued from the rubble, as well as two from an apartment-style hotel that was hit when the building came down, says the city government

24 May 2026 8:39 am
Armed man shot by U.S. Secret Service near White House

The shooting near the National Mall occurred shortly after a motorcade carrying Vice-President J.D. Vance had passed by the area, U.S. Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said

24 May 2026 8:23 am
What did the Supreme Court say about bail under UAPA?

What are the disagreements between recent Supreme Court rulings on UAPA bail? Why is bail so difficult under Section 43D(5) of the UAPA? What did the Court say in K.A. Najeeb about prolonged incarceration and bail? What role does Article 21 play in UAPA bail jurisprudence?

24 May 2026 8:05 am
Venezuela's Machado vows another run for presidency, eyes return from exile by end of 2026

She told reporters in Panama City that she and the other gathered opposition leaders remain committed to a democratic transition through free and fair presidential elections, where all Venezuelans inside and outside the country vote.

24 May 2026 7:57 am
Missile strikes pound Kyiv after Russia vows retaliation

Ukrainian authorities and the U.S. Embassy had earlier warned of a possible significant attack on the capital after Russia said it would punish those responsible for deadly strikes in a part of eastern Ukraine under its control

24 May 2026 7:42 am
A patch and its people

In Nanmangalam, where a lake and a reserve forest are located cheek by jowl, the view may not be picture-perfect, being marred by garbage dumping and sewage inflow. But the picture is eye-catching as well, thanks to peoples participation in improving conditions and its wildlife. Around International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22), a close look at the ecosystem

24 May 2026 7:28 am
News in Frames | The drying naulas of Uttarakhand

Many of the naulas and dharas, the water springs which represent a union of nature and human ingenuity, are drying up in signs of a deepening environmental crisis across Uttarakhand

24 May 2026 6:55 am
BJP President Nitin Nabins Birthday: Melody chocolates distributed among visually impaired children in Patna

Mr. Nabin was in Patna on May 23, 2026, and welcomed a few party leaders at his residence who had come to wish him on his 46th birthday

24 May 2026 6:53 am
Security stepped up at Jhalmuri stall which PM visited during WB election campaign

Bikram Kumar Sau, the Jhalmuri vendor, lodged a written complaint at the Jhargram police station, alleging that he had been receiving threatening phone calls and messages from people threatening to kill him.

24 May 2026 6:41 am
Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, says U.S. Secret Service

The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6 p.m. ET, removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers.

24 May 2026 6:32 am
Fjord by Romanias Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes top prize

Mungiu, who joins the small club of directors with two Palme dOr prizes after winning in 2007 with 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, said his film was a plea for tolerance, inclusion and empathy

24 May 2026 6:30 am
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: My Hero Academia wins Anime of the Year at milestone 10th ceremony

The 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards celebrated the very best of anime with star-studded presenters, orchestral tributes and major wins for My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Gachiakuta and The Apothecary Diaries

24 May 2026 6:16 am
Surviving a city on 13,690

The Uttar Pradesh government increased its minimum wage after 12 years by 2,377 last month. While workers are marginally relieved, those inNoidasSEZsay the amount still barely sustains them, and there is little left to save.ShrimansiKaushikfinds that workers spaces and aspirations have shrunk over time

24 May 2026 5:54 am
China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

Payload specialist Li Jiaying, a former Hong Kong police inspector, will be the first astronaut from the city to take part in a Chinese space mission

24 May 2026 5:19 am
Rajasthan introduces austerity measures for fuel conservation amid West Asia conflict

The circular stated that all dignitaries entitled to convoys must further cut non-essential vehicles

24 May 2026 5:06 am
Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei noted what he called a trend towards rapprochement, but said, it does not necessarily mean that we and the United States will reach an agreement on the important issues

24 May 2026 4:37 am
Fiorentina draws with Atalanta in dreary end to season for both

It was also a disappointing season from Atalanta, whose top-four finishes in the last two seasons guaranteed it Champions League football

24 May 2026 4:02 am
West Bengalgained infamy due to recruitment scams, new recruitment policy in next Budget session: CM

The allegation of corruption in government jobs came to hurt the Trinamool Congress and the party lost the recently concluded assembly elections to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

24 May 2026 2:33 am
350 crore investment to generate 2,300 employment opportunities in Bihar

Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh said that the newly approved industrial projects are set to provide fresh momentum to Bihars industrial and technological development

24 May 2026 1:55 am
Yang Shuang-zi | Daughter of the soil

The Taiwanese author, who won this years International Booker Prize, says literature cannot be separated from politics

24 May 2026 1:42 am
Frequent disruption of ro-ro services give harrowing time to commuters

Owing to the delay in inducting the third ro-ro ferry, demand is rife that the Kochi Corporation impose curbs on transporting goods carriers on the Fort Kochi-Vypeen stretch during peak hours

24 May 2026 1:20 am
Coalition government here to stay in Tamil Nadu like Kerala, says Kader Mohideen

He reiterates that, but for the Muslim votes, the DMK will not have won many seats in the elections

24 May 2026 12:43 am
IPL 2026 | Shreyas keeps PBKS alive, puts the ball in RRs courtdv vd

While Inglis brought up his half-century by smashing 17 of the 19 runs in Arshdeeps 12th over, Pant, who was dropped by Shreyas, eventually fell to Marco Jansen

24 May 2026 12:39 am
Revaluation process proves to be a hassle for Class 12 CBSE students

Students have taken to social media to air their grievances with many noting the blurry images of their scanned copies, the half marks awarded to MCQ questions and the notification of blank pages on a written answer sheet

24 May 2026 12:35 am
Vellore man arrested in cyber slavery trafficking case linked to Cambodia

The police said that the victim was trafficked to a cyber scam compound in Cambodia, where Indian nationals were allegedly forced to engage in online financial fraud and cyber scam activities under coercive conditions amounting to cyber slavery

24 May 2026 12:23 am
108 ambulance service handles over 25,000 emergency cases across four districts in April

Chennai recorded 7,614 cases, Tiruvallur handled 7,331 cases, while Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram recorded 6,703 and 3,388 cases respectively

24 May 2026 12:22 am
Power cuts caused by load issues, not shortage, says Minister R. Nirmalkumar

He says the Electricity Department has constituted seven rapid response teams of engineers in Chennai, and they have been provided vehicles to swiftly reach spots and rectify complaints

24 May 2026 12:17 am
Chennai airport builds suite rooms for international transit passengers

AAI officials have held discussions with some of the top hotels in city to explore how the rooms can be leased

24 May 2026 12:12 am