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Maoism eradicated from country before March 31 deadline due to valour of forces: Amit Shah

Amit Shah said that he could say this without any hesitation that many non-BJP governments in different States have helped the Union government i

Telangana reels under scorching heat, 45 mark breached in four Districts

Kotgiri in Nizamabad district emerged as the hottest location in the State, recording a maximum temperature of 45.6

Kochi P&T Apartment owners issue ultimatum threatening to lay siege to GCDA office over persistent leakage

Residents have been protesting against the persistent leakage since 78 families moved in in January 2024. They have also raised concerns about cr

Rescuers search for three missing after German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion

Emergency crews in Germany continued search operations after a building collapse reportedly triggered by a suspected gas explosion left several p

Vibe: Kunal Kemmus action-comedy gets theatrical release date

Written and directed by Kemmu, the film also stars him in the lead alongside Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Vanshika Dhir in pivotal roles

PM Modi, Danish Premier Frederiksen hold discussions on sidelines of Nordic Summ

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

Investigation Launched into Abhishek Banerjees Alleged 17 Properties

Kolkata, May 19: Officials from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) have initiated an investigation into multiple properties allegedly owned

Manuel Neuer Set For Return To Germany World Cup Squad: Reports

Neuer retired from Germany duty after Euro 2024, having played 124 games at international level

Congress Party's 2028 Election Manifesto To Lay Stress On Socio-economic Measures: Karnataka CM

Siddaramaiah, addressing the gathering on completion of his 3-year rule as Chief Minister at a convention held in Tumakuru, said in the last 3-ye

Tanuj Puniya Critiques BJPs Religion-Centric Politics

Lucknow, May 19: Congress MP Tanuj Puniya has criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths comments regarding prayers on the streets.

Show Us True Picture: Ashok Gehlot Questions Govt Over Fuel Shortage Reports

This is a time of crisis and instead of misleading people, the government should tell the truth so that people can prepare, he said

Families of Violence Victims from 2021 Bengal Elections to Receive Jobs, Promises CM

Kolkata, May 19: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged on Tuesday to provide jobs to the families of those killed in the violence f

Samyuktha Viswanathan: Social media following should not affect an actors relevancy

The Katchi Sera star talks about her upcoming film Double Occupancy, balancing streaming and theatrical projects, and starring alongside Dulquer

Guardiola Expected To Leave Manchester City After This Season With Maresca To Take Over: Reports

Guardiola, who has won 17 major trophies at City since arriving in English football in 2016, has repeatedly been asked in recent weeks whether he

'Brain hematoma, ruptured spleen': Chilling details in autopsy report in Greater Noida dowry death case

Police are investigating whether the injuries support the family's allegations of prolonged physical and mental harassment over dowry demands by

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid global tensions down arrow image

Sensex slipped 114.19 points to close at 75,200.85, while the Nifty fell 31.95 points to settle at 23,618. Analysts said Nifty needs to sustain a

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Restaurant owner arrested in Madurai for trafficking Indian nationals to cyber scam compounds in Cambodia

The accused, identified as Madhan Vadivel, received commissions for each recruitment. He even ran restaurants inside the compounds in Cambodia an

Ruskin Bond turns 92, launches new book in Dehradun

Legendary storyteller Ruskin Bond is keeping his beautiful birthday tradition alive. Ahead of turning 92, he treated fans in Dehradun to his newe

Celebrating Nine Years of Hindi Medium: A Tribute to Irrfan Khan

Mumbai, May 19: The acclaimed social satire film Hindi Medium has reached its nine-year milestone since its release. On this special occasion, th

Indian Stock Market Closes Lower Amid Global Uncertainty

Mumbai, May 19: The Indian stock market ended in the red on Tuesday, losing its initial gains due to mixed signals from global markets amid ongoi

Sanjeev Sanyal calls for transparency of Rules Act to empower citizens, businesses

Sanjeev Sanyal has pitched for a Transparency of Rules Act that would create a unified digital portal for all government rules and regulations, e

Stop witch hunt of former Jamaat-e-Islami chief's mourners: Mehbooba Mufti

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti urged the Jammu and Kashmir administration to halt the witch hunt against individuals who expressed emotions at the

National Commission for Women seeks time-bound probe into Jodhpur sisters' suicide case

The National Commission for Women is investigating a grave case in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Two sisters allegedly faced repeated gang rape, blackmail,

NCW Seeks Home Ministrys Nod For Opening Offices In UTs

SRINAGAR, May 19: The National Commission for Women has proposed to open offices in the countrys Union territories and is awaiting approval from

Does This Video Show a Bangladeshi Thief Stuck in a Window in Assam? No!

The incident, which took place on 10 May, is from Bangladesh's Cumilla and not Assam.

Complete Mulapet, Machilipatnam, Ramayapatnam Ports By Year End: Minister

He asked the officials to bring issues, if any, during the construction to his notice for early resolution. The dredging works for the Mulapet po

Two India-origin apps among finalists for 2026 Apple Design Awards

Apple has named two India-origin apps, Katha Room and Guitar Wiz among the finalists for the 2026 Apple Design Awards. Katha Room was recognised

Modi Meets Denmarks PM in Oslo to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Oslo, May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Denmarks Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Oslo on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed ways

Robbery attemptat ATM foiled in Salem

Sai Manjrekar Emphasizes Continuous Learning and Groundedness for True Growth

Mumbai, May 19: Actress Sai Manjrekar, daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar, is steadily carving her niche in the industry. She believes that d

Pakistans False Claims on IWT: Blaming India for Its Own Mistakes, Report Says

New Delhi, May 19: Following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India adopted a firm stance and temporarily suspended the Indus Water Treat

Who was Inder Kaur? Punjabi singer found dead in Ludhiana canal days after alleged kidnapping

Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was found dead in a Ludhiana canal. The 29-year-old artist had been missing since May 13. Police are investigating her

Kerala Govt Forms Expert Panel to Prepare White Paper on State Finance

The UDF has been alleging that Kerala's finances were in trouble due to mismanagement under the Left rule, which was strongly rejected by then Fi

Centre will blame West Asia conflict for all its failures: Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH, May 19: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday attacked the Centre, saying the Union Government would now pin the blame for a

Puducherry ration card holders asked to complete e-KYC registration immediately

The Supreme Court and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution have issued directions making mandatory the e-KYC registrati

Health Quiz: On the endocrine system

How much do you know about your hormones and the system that regulates them? Take this quiz to find out!

Who is Sibi George? MEA diplomat defending India's Press Freedom as PM Narendra Modi gets heckled by Norwegian journalist

Sibi George: Senior Indian diplomat Sibi George has gone viral after a sharp exchange with a Norwegian journalist over Indias democracy, human ri

SC dismisses pleas against stray dog relocation, sterilisation directions

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed petitions seeking modification of its directions on stray dog relocation and sterilisation, stressing that

Health Wrap first anniversary quiz

Marking the first anniversary episode of Health Wrap by The Hindu , heres a special Fun Fact quiz segment featuring some of the most surprising h

Tanker delivers Russian LNG to China after almost six months at sea, LSEG ship-tracking data shows

Despite Western sanctions, Russia has continued LNG exports to China, with a gas carrier completing a nearly six-month journey this week

U.S. military watchdog probes strikes on alleged drug boats: reports

Legal experts and rights groups suggest the attacks could amount to extrajudicial killings because they have apparently targeted civilians who do

Strengthening Partnerships Essential for Indias Competitive Edge: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, May 19: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the need for deeper partnerships between the government and indus

Senior Congress Leader Criticizes Demolition of Poor Nagar Settlement in Bandra

Mumbai, May 19: Senior Congress leader Hussain Dalwai has condemned the decision to demolish the Poor Nagar settlement in Bandra, Maharashtra. He

Lights, Camera, Women: A networking collective for cinema aspirants

Through online sessions and offline workshops in Hyderabad, the group connects aspirants to professionals in the industry and aims to create a sa

SC collegium approves names of nine judicial officers, 10 advocates as judges of Madras HC

NEW DELHI, May 19: The Supreme Court collegium has approved a proposal for appointment of nine judicial officers and 10 advocates as judges of th

European Union prepares to cut U.S. import duties to avoid Trump tariff hike

President Donald Trump has said he would impose much higher tariffs on EU goods if the European Union did not implement its trade deal commitment

Tamed Elephant Dies Day After Clash That Killed Tourist in Kodagu

In the fight, Kanjan gave a strong push to Marthanda which made him slip and fell on a visitor, Tulsi (33), a native of Tamil Nadu, who died afte

SP-Congress alliance will continue, focus will be on victory not seats: Akhilesh Yadav

LUCKNOW, May 19:Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said the alliance with its partners would continue in future elections, asser

All major pharmacy chains, hospital-based medical stores, Jan Aushadhi Kendras to remain open on May 20

Pharmacies nationwide will stay open on May 20. This defies a strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists against e-pha

Bihar CM asks govt. doctors to not 'unnecessarily' refer patients to major hospitals

The new directive will be in force in the State from August 15 this year, Samrat Choudhary said

Bharat Forge signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh govt

Bharat Forge will establish India's first private sector Marine Gas Turbine repair and overhaul facility in Visakhapatnam. This significant proje

Harry Potter TV show recasting shock: HBO secretly replaces Ginny Weasley, Why did the young star exit suddenly?

The unexpected development has quickly fueled discussion among fans eager to see HBOs ambitious reboot of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone a

Tough times ahead; youth, small traders to be worst hit: Rahul in Raebareli

RAEBARELI (UP), May 19: Congress Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that an economic shock is coming and it will not hit Adani, Ambani, or Modi, but

Jharkhand records zero polluted stretches on Ganga main stem for 7th straight year: Namami Gange

Jharkhand has set a benchmark by maintaining its segment of the Ganga river pristine for seven straight years. This achievement stems from a forw

Dispute with Maran: SC asks SpiceJet to move Delhi HC for extension of time to deposit 144 crore

The High Court had on May 4 dismissed pleas moved by SpiceJet and its promoter Ajay Singh seeking a review of an earlier order asking the airline

A Big Thank You To Vijay: Tamil Nadu Women Welcome Liquor Crackdown

Tamil Nadu shuts 717 TASMAC liquor outlets within 500m of schools and places of worship.

Major portion of drone mapping for comprehensive land re-survey completed across Puducherry

The last State-wide land survey was conducted in the 1970s, and only urban areas were surveyed separately thereafter.

Punjabi Singer Inder Kaur found dead in Ludhiana canal days after alleged kidnapping. All you need to know

Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was found dead in a canal near Ludhiana, five days after she went missing. Police have launched a murder investigation,

Fuel price hike among lowest globally outside Gulf nations: BJP

The BJP on Tuesday defended the latest petrol and diesel price hike, saying Indias increase remains among the lowest globally outside Gulf econom

Snake Encounter at Salman Khans Apartment: A 5-Foot Indian Rat Snake Found

Mumbai, May 19: A 5-foot-long Indian Rat Snake, locally known as Dhaman, was discovered slithering in actor Salman Khans Galaxy Apartment in Mumb

Telangana Forms Exclusive Health Care Trust for Employees Health Scheme

The administrative department shall closely monitor the process and ensure that the data is collected accurately and uploaded within the stipulat

Off Campus series review: A chaotic, charming, and addictive Hockey romance

Prime Videos Off Campus, based on The Deal by Elle Kennedy, is a predictable, glossy hockey romance elevated by strong chemistry, emotional since

Inder Kaur death reason: How Punjabi singer allegedly lost her life nearly six days after kidnapping

Inder Kaur death reason:: Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was found dead in the Neelo canal, six days after her alleged abduction in Ludhiana. Her fami

Rs 1 cr retirement corpus not enough: PSU employee retiring after 35 years job breaks down before son seeking help

A PSU employee retiring with nearly Rs 1 crore faces family anxiety due to his history of financial mismanagement and falling victim to scams. De

Rs 1 cr retirment corpus not enough: PSU employee retiring after 35 years job breaks down before son seeking help

A PSU employee retiring with nearly Rs 1 crore faces family anxiety due to his history of financial mismanagement and falling victim to scams. De

Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City after record-breaking 10 years, ex-Chelsea manager may take over, claim reports

Pep Guardiola, who has won 17 major trophies at Manchester City since arriving in English soccer in 2016, has repeatedly been asked in recent wee

Allegations of Land Sale Near Mahakal Temple Spark Controversy in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, May 19: In a significant political controversy, Umang Singhar, the Leader of the Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, has raised se

WHO chief says 'deeply concerned' by 'scale and speed' of Democratic Republic Congos Ebola outbreak

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern the second-highest level of alert

Centre Releases Over 150 Crore NHM Funds For J&K Health Institutions, ASHA Incentives

Srinagar, May 19: The National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu and Kashmir has sanctioned and released grants-in-aid amounting to 150.84 crore under

What is the Zwan-Wolf effect at Mars?

Inside Punchline, Bandras playful new cocktail bar inspired by punch bowls

PM Modis UAE Visit Strengthens Indias Energy Security Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

New Delhi, May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has proven to be strategically significant. During this

Karnataka HC Restrains Transport Unions From May 20 Strike

During the hearing, counsel for the transport corporations submitted that a 12.5 per cent salary hike had already been implemented and Rs 450 cro

Mumbai Indians Face Double Blow as Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa Ruled Out of IPL 2026

Mumbai, May 19: The Mumbai Indians (MI) have suffered a significant setback in their IPL 2026 campaign, being eliminated from playoff contention.

I isolated myself, gained 45 kilos: How IAS officer Pari Bishnoi transformed her life and cracked India's toughest exam UPSC with AIR 30

IAS officer Pari Bishnoi, who achieved AIR 30 in UPSC, shared her journey of overcoming stress eating and gaining 45 kilos after failing her firs

Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli forces intercepted 41 vessels, 10 still sailing

Israels Foreign Ministry had said on X on May 18 that it will not allow any breach of the lawful naval blockade on Gaza

Anjum Chopra: Pioneering Indias First ODI Century and Historic Wins Abroad

New Delhi, May 19: Anjum Chopras contributions to Indian womens cricket are monumental. She not only led the team to memorable victories but also

Falta Assembly repoll: TMC candidate Jahangir Khan pulls out of contest

Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khans withdrawal comes on the last day of campaign when West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari was holding a roads

Ishan Kishan Shines as Sunrisers Hyderabad Secures Playoff Spot

New Delhi, May 19: Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has praised Ishan Kishan for his outstanding performance. In the 63rd match of IPL 2026

Zahra Marley Jolie Drops Pitt Surname, Sparks Social Media Buzz

Los Angeles, May 19: Zahra Marley Jolie, the daughter of Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is making headlines once again. Recently,

Downside risks to economy have begun materializing as continued West Asia conflict casts shadow over India's trade outlook: Crisil

The escalating conflict in West Asia is emerging as a major risk for Indias economy, threatening trade flows, increasing import costs, and puttin

Modi and Icelands PM Hold Bilateral Meeting in Oslo, Strengthening India-Nordic Cooperation

Oslo, May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting on Tuesday with Icelands Prime Minister Katrn Jakobsdttir in Oslo. The meetin

Operation Sindoor reflected smart power in its most complete expression, says Army Chief Dwivedi

In his address at a seminar hosted at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, Gen Upendra Dwivedi also said that twelve months ago, India offered the

7 rejections in 5 years: Bengaluru techie shares how he finally got the Amazon job after repeated failed attempts

A Bengaluru data engineer's story of persistent job applications to Amazon has gone viral. Aritra faced over seven rejections over five years, wi

Lived In US For 15 Years: 37-Year-Old Asks If Rs 11 Crore Enough To Retire In Hyderabad

He estimates his family's monthly budget is at Rs 2.5 lakh, including schooling for children, domestic help, electric vehicle, four holidays a ye

Krishan Nagar, Ram Gali: Pak Restores Pre-Partition Names Of Lahore Streets

History bears witness that, ever since the partition, the plight of minorities in Pakistan-- particularly Hindus and Sikhs -- has been a matter o

Smriti Mandhana Advocates Open Dialogue on Menstruation Awareness

Mumbai, May 19: In India, cricket and its players enjoy immense popularity, often participating actively in social initiatives. Recently, Indian

Swaroop Sampat returns to the stage, starring opposite Anupam Kher in a new play

Swaroop Sampat returns to the stage alongside Anupam Kher in the play Jaane Pehchaane Anjane, which explores themes of loneliness and companionsh

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Celebrates Three Years of Congress Governance

Bengaluru, May 19: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah praised the Congress-led government for fulfilling its promises to the people. He highli