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Belarus holds nuclear weapons drills, Defence Ministry says

The Defence Ministry said the training was not directed against any other State and did not pose security threats in the region

18 May 2026 2:24 pm
T.N. CM Vijay condoles death of film producer Rajan

His decades of contribution will be remembered by the film industry, the Chief Minister said

18 May 2026 2:23 pm
More than 30 wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight

Moscow has been Ukrainian cities since it invaded more than four years ago but the latest Russian attack comes after both sides traded some of their bloodiest strikes in months

18 May 2026 2:19 pm
Veteran AIADMK leader Semmalai quits party

Speaking to reporters in Salem, Mr. Semmalai, considered a strong supporter of Mr. Palaniswami, said currently, senior leaders are unable to develop the AIADMK; without a clear plan to strengthen the party, it is impossible to save it

18 May 2026 2:16 pm
TMC MLA's son held with firearms in Bengal

Arghya Mondal and the others were found to be in possession of firearms. Two pistols and six mobile phones were seized during the operation, says the officer

18 May 2026 2:16 pm
From fuel to trade, what can we expect from PM Modis visit to Norway?

Trade and energy supplies are top the agenda as PM Narendra Modi visits Oslo for the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway, one of the worlds major oil and gas exporters. The Hindus Suhasini Haidar spoke to Ambassador May-Elin Stener to find out whats on the agenda.

18 May 2026 2:12 pm
Warm morning in Delhi; Air quality moderate

The minimum temperature at Safdarjung, considered the city's base station, was recorded at 26.3 Celsius, 0.2 below normal but 0.4 notches higher than the previous 24 hours

18 May 2026 2:06 pm
NHAI fixes craters and potholes, makes NH 75 motorable near Enjira

The stretch of NH 75, part of B.C. Road-Adda Hole four-lane project, was earmarked for the construction of an elephant underpass

18 May 2026 2:01 pm
British golfer Aaron Rai wins first PGA championship; celebrates Indian, Kenyan heritage

Rai's wife, Gaurika Bishnoi, is a pro golfer from India whose advice in a car ride to the hotel lingered with him on the course; he is the first Englishman to win the PGA Championship since Jim Barnes in 1919

18 May 2026 1:01 pm
Suvendu Adhikari holds first 'janata darbar' after becoming CM

Several people, including students, participated in the interactions with the CM at the BJP office in Salt Lake area in Kolkata

18 May 2026 1:01 pm
India seek redemption against French challenge at Malaysia Masters

India had won a bronze medal after suffering a 0-3 loss to France in the Thomas Cup semifinals in Horsens, Denmark earlier this month, losing all three singles matches

18 May 2026 1:00 pm
Making sentences sound right

The concept of singular and plural may seem simple. However, when you begin constructing sentences, the rules governing their usage become more extensive and can sometimes seem slightly complex.

18 May 2026 12:58 pm
DMK will rise like a phoenix, says Stalin

Mr. Stalin, while congratulating the new government, urged it to continue the welfare schemes implemented by his government

18 May 2026 12:57 pm
Dowry death of former judges daughter-in-law: Family members protest outside Madhya Pradesh CMs residence

Family members accuse lawyer-husband Samarth Singh, demanding a fresh post-mortem examination at AIIMS Delhi

18 May 2026 12:56 pm
Forest Department restricts tourist entry at Berijam lake near Kodaikanal after tiger sighting

Officials say the restrictions will remain in effect till further notice. They add that the departments staff are actively monitoring the area

18 May 2026 12:56 pm
Consumers are holding onto to their devices longer, seeking new innovations, Xiaomi Indias top executive says

Xiaomi aims to bolster its premium smartphone segment at a time when the market shifts from volume-driven to value-driver

18 May 2026 12:55 pm
Kurnool Municipal Corporation issues draft notification to delimit 52 wards into 68

Draft notification released on Monday; objections, suggestions to be accepted until 5 p.m. on May 24 at the city planning wing of the KMC office

18 May 2026 12:54 pm
The Tamil play Kannamma is a haunting tale of grief and retribution

The playwright showed how unprocessed grief can shatter a childs world, leaving audiences deeply moved.

18 May 2026 12:42 pm
Bail is the rule is not an empty slogan, even in UAPA and terror' cases: Supreme Court

The apex court notes that bail is the rule even in UAPA cases, questions its own judgment denying bail to Umar Khalid

18 May 2026 12:26 pm
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu suggests GoI to consider shrimp in the menu of Indian army

50% U.S. tariff has pushed tax burden on Indian shrimp exports to nearly 60%; 2.5 lakh aqua farmer families at risk

18 May 2026 12:25 pm
Nabin holds Odisha BJP core committee meeting, discusses strategies for next year's rural polls

The national president discussed the party's strategies for panchayat polls next year, possible expansion of the Council of Ministers, and appointments of party leaders in different boards and corporations, and other issues, says a BJP source

18 May 2026 12:23 pm
Archaeology Department seeks to turn Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Town Hall into museum

Town Hall is said to have been constructed by the Nizamshahi general Malik Amber in the first quarter of the 17th century

18 May 2026 12:23 pm
DMK urges Centre to hand over Anaimangalam copper plates to Tamil Nadu

The Government of Tamil Nadu too must, without delay, undertake appropriate efforts in this regard and ensure that they are brought back to their motherland, said former Minister for Archaeology Thangam Thennarasu

18 May 2026 12:17 pm
Australia orders China-linked investors to sell stakes in rare earths firm

Northern Minerals is vying to challenge China's dominance of dysprosium production, a rare earth mineral used to make high-performance magnets used in electric vehicles

18 May 2026 12:14 pm
Watch: Bonhomie at Thiruvananthapuram airport as Congress leaders arrive for swearing-in ceremony

Senior Congress leaders arrived in Thiruvananthapuram on May 18, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of new Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and the UDF Cabinet.

18 May 2026 12:06 pm
Salar Jung museum turns 75: Exhibits that define Hyderabads iconic museum

Marking its diamond jubilee this year, alongside International Museum Day on May 18?, Hyderabads Salar Jung Museum brings together nearly 48,000 artefacts across 40 galleries, spanning Mughal, European and Far Eastern traditions. Short on time? Here are our highlights - from a musical clock to veiled Rebecca

18 May 2026 12:00 pm
KTR demands dismissal of Bandi Sanjay from Union Cabinet

The BRS leader says only such a move would allow a fair probe into the POCSO case against Mr. Sanjays son

18 May 2026 11:57 am
Amit Shah flags off 400 emergency response vehicles, 33 mobile forensic vans in Chhattisgarh

The new arrangement is expected to improve crime control, women and child safety, road accident response, medical assistance and support during emergencies, says the officials

18 May 2026 11:56 am
Rahul Gandhi to visit Raebareli for two days from May 19

Congress district president of Raebareli Pankaj Tiwari said Rahul Gandhi will address a public meeting in Khiron, and mahila samvaad programme in Lalganj

18 May 2026 11:54 am
V.D. Satheesan sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Satheesan and the Ministers-designate over a one-hour ceremony

18 May 2026 11:44 am
Oslo summit must mark Indias northward turn

Changing Arctic geopolitics gives India-Nordic ties renewed strategic significance

18 May 2026 11:30 am
U.P. BJP MLA seen riding motorcycle without helmet, asks police to levy fine

Shalabh Mani Tripathi wrote a letter to the police administration, requesting that appropriate action be taken and a fine be issued against him

18 May 2026 11:24 am
Stocks fall, oil prices gain after Trump warns Iran 'clock is ticking'

U.S. President Donald Trump has set deadlines for Iran and then backed off, so investors have remained cautious about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and how it is impacting global energy flows, including oil and gas

18 May 2026 11:19 am
Indian student killed in road accident near Chicago

Local media reports identified the student at Navya Gadusu, who was pronounced dead at 12:16 am on Sunday (May 17, 2026), by the Lake County Coroners office

18 May 2026 11:17 am
Security forces launch operations in Manipur to rescue those who still in captivity of armed groups

Area domination exercises and search operations are also being carried out in different parts of the hill district to rescue all missing persons and arrest those responsible for holding hostages, says senior officer

18 May 2026 11:17 am
BJP SC Morcha holds Dappula Bharat Pradarshana for Ambedkar anniversary celebrations in Vijayawada

Sunday procession features thousands of dappu artists; Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Y. Satya Kumar Yadav and BJP leaders offer floral tributes to Ambedkar statue

18 May 2026 11:16 am
China agrees to boost trade for U.S. agricultural products following Trump-Xi summit

The announcement came two days after President Donald Trump returned from a high-stakes summit in Beijing where he sought to ease the impact on American farmers from the trade war he launched last year

18 May 2026 11:13 am
Samsung's union says strike will proceed as planned after court injunction

Samsung Electronics union said in a statement on Monday that they will go on strike as planned

18 May 2026 11:11 am
Scott Hastings, Scotland rugby great who played alongside his brother Gavin, dies at age 61

In 2022, Hastings said he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and the SRU referenced a family statement that said he deteriorated extremely quickly due to complications with his treatment

18 May 2026 10:56 am
OpenAI seals deal in Malta to give all Maltese access to ChatGPT Plus

OpenAI said on Saturday it had signed a deal with the government of Malta to give all residents access to its ChatGPT Plus service for one year

18 May 2026 10:54 am