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Passengers From Ebola-Affected Nations Screened at Ahmedabad Airport

There is not a single case of Ebola virus in Gujarat or India at present, and there is no need to panic, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Panseriya said

25 May 2026 7:23 pm
Search Panel Formed For Appointment of AP Lokayukta

The government stated that the Lokayukta will be appointed from among retired Chief Justices and retired High Court judges

25 May 2026 7:18 pm
President Murmu Confers Padma Vibhushan on Late Dharmendra, Violinist N. Rajam

Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar, actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, para athlete Praveen Kumar and former Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general K. Vijay Kumar received the Padma Shri.

25 May 2026 7:18 pm
Matcha Gets Yam-Bushed

Matcha goes green with envy as purple yam (aka kand or ube) becomes a global hit

25 May 2026 7:15 pm
Scotland Celebrates FIFA World Cup Return With Banknote Featuring Image of Mctominay's Overhead Kick

The Bank of Scotland has unveiled a limited-edition 20-pound note featuring an image inspired by Scott McTominays overhead-kick in the dramatic win against Denmark that sealed World Cup qualification

25 May 2026 7:14 pm
Kerala CM Defends Appointment of Former CEO as His Secretary

The Chief Minister said Kelkar had held prominent positions in the bureaucracy during the previous LDF governments tenure, serving as Secretary of Taxes and Commissioner of GST

25 May 2026 7:13 pm
Suspense in BJP Over West Bengal Cabinet Expansion

There are also several other prominent party MLAs like Tapas Roy, Ritesh Tiwari, Jagannath Chattopadhyay, Sajal Ghosh, Shankar Ghosh and Noman Rai who have been in the fray to be ministers for the first time.

25 May 2026 7:08 pm
Odisha Police Launches Nationwide Hunt For Weapons Looted By Maoists

Former Odisha Police officer Amaresh Panda said Odisha had long served as an operational corridor and safe zone for Maoist cadres active in eastern and central India since the 1990s

25 May 2026 7:02 pm
Rybakina Eases Into Second Round at French Open 2026

Rybakina needed just 74 minutes on a scorching Court Philippe Chatrier to seal her passage through the round of 128 with a 6-2, 6-2 victory

25 May 2026 6:58 pm
High Energy Costs, Geopolitical Friction To Weigh on Near-Term Credit: Moodys

As per a statement issued by Moodys, Indian corporates are currently in a better financial position to absorb external shocks, supported by deleveraging, healthy liquidity and supportive policy frameworks. Persistently high energy prices and structural shifts in key service industries could test credit strength over the coming quarters.

25 May 2026 6:57 pm
NIA Raids Three J&K Locations in JeI TerrorFunding Probe, Recovers Crucial Evidence

The searches led to the recovery of crucial evidence, including electronic gadgets and financial documents suspected to be linked to separatist and terrorrelated activities in the region

25 May 2026 6:57 pm
A QR-Ious Case of Privacy Data Leak

The recent incident of a Pune-based woman receiving unsolicited messages from a restaurant staffer has reignited concerns around QR-code data privacy and misuse

25 May 2026 6:50 pm
Kashmiri Pandit Body Alleges Exposure of Valleys Largest Temple Land-Grab Scandal

JK Peace Forum on Monday asserted that the issue is not merely administrative negligence but a deep-rooted, decades-long pattern of illegal occupation and financial manipulation involving protected migrant religious assets.

25 May 2026 6:41 pm
TN CM Vijay Announces Waiver Of Farmers' Crop Loans Up To Rs 50K

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a complete waiver of crop loans availed up to Rs 50,000 through cooperative banks for small and marginal farmers.

25 May 2026 6:40 pm
Farhan vs Ranveer: Panel Bars Dhurandhar Star

During the proceedings, Mr. Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani informed FWICE that they have already incurred approximately Rs. 45 crores towards the pre-production of the film

25 May 2026 6:36 pm
Messi Joins High-Profile World Cup Injury Concerns Just Weeks Before Big Kickoff

Messi left the field after reaching toward his left hamstring in a game for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer on Sunday

25 May 2026 6:16 pm
Prohibitory Orders Imposed In Bhatkal After Tension

The tension erupted after a newly constructed platform, built as part of the proposed shifting of the Murinkatte structure, was allegedly vandalised on Saturday evening

25 May 2026 6:12 pm
Lyricist Anantha Sriram Seeks Police Protection For Parents Over Land Row

Anantha Sriram submitted complaints to both the District Collector and the Superintendent of Police,regarding the safety of his parents' lives from the former MP's son,and sought police protection.

25 May 2026 6:10 pm
Vizag Shifts Towards Protein-Rich Diets Through Everyday Staples

Protein demand in Vizag reflects a strong mix of everyday staples and emerging health-forward choices

25 May 2026 5:59 pm
Kundapur: Gold, Silver And Cash Worth Over Rs 22 Lakh Stolen In House Break-in

Police said the stolen property includes gold ornaments weighing 308 grams, valued at around Rs 18.42 lakh, silver articles weighing about 2 kg valued at Rs 3 lakh, and Rs 1 lakh in cash. The total value of the stolen property is estimated at Rs 22.42 lakh

25 May 2026 5:56 pm
Blocked, Dropped, Forgotten? Why David WarnerSRH Controversy Still Feels Personal

Under his captaincy, SRH won the 2016 IPL title, the franchises only championship till date. Warner was not just their captain but also their batting backbone, winning multiple Orange Caps and consistently carrying the team to victory.

25 May 2026 5:52 pm
Indore Citizens Cry: Please Give Us Water Sir, Else People Will Die

People of Indore have taken it out on the streets demanding adequate water supply that has disrupted daily life in both eastern and western parts of the city

25 May 2026 5:51 pm
3 Indian Teens Win Global Earth Prize for Tamarind Based Water Filter

Sixteen years old Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta were named Asia winners of The Earth Price 2026 for their innovative environmental project.

25 May 2026 5:33 pm
French Open: Telugu-origin Nishesh Basavareddy stuns 7th seed Taylor Fritz

The 21-year-old, whose parents moved to the USA from Nellore in AP in 1999, became the first American man to beat a top-10 opponent at Roland Garros since 2000

25 May 2026 5:27 pm
Mamata, Abhijit Support Cockroach Party, TD State Prez Too Backs It

In a post on X, TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien on Monday said the TMC leadership remains focused on fighting the good fight. Purposive meetings all week with @mamataofficial and @abhishekaitc. Both focused on fighting the good fight. Steely resolve. Oh and they both expressed their fondness and full support for Cockroaches, O'Brien wrote on X

25 May 2026 5:26 pm
All-Women Win 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize for First Time

The 2026 laureates represent diverse regions and struggles, highlighting how environmental resistance is increasingly being led by women on the front lines of ecological and climate justice movements.

25 May 2026 5:21 pm
Telangana Sizzles Under Severe Heatwave, Red Alert Issued

IMD warns of extreme heat for next four days; multiple districts under red, orange, and yellow alerts

25 May 2026 5:19 pm
Angola: At Least 28 Killed in Illegal Gold Mine Collapse

Authorities recovered the bodies of 28 people aged between 18 and 45 years following the collapse early on Saturday at the mine in Bengo province

25 May 2026 5:09 pm
Injured Yamal, Williams on Spain's FIFA World Cup Squad; No Real Madrid Players Named

Yamal and Williams sustained muscle injuries late in the season but coach Luis de la Fuente said he expects them to be fit for the start of the World Cup

25 May 2026 5:08 pm
Iga Swiatek Races Into French Open Second Round

Swiatek, playing at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since linking up with Rafael Nadal's former coach Francisco Roig, showed flashes of her best tennis in a 6-1, 6-2 victory

25 May 2026 5:05 pm
Woke Up To My Socials Blasting: Wife Alleges Online Abuse After Head's Tiff With Kohli

Kohli and Head exchanged words during a confrontation before the former declined the traditional post-match handshake with the Australian

25 May 2026 5:00 pm
Centre Not Cooperating In Paddy Procurement: CM Revanth

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said the state government is purchasing paddy from farmers though the Centre is not cooperating in the process.

25 May 2026 4:59 pm
Pope Leo XIV Urges Robust Rules for AI in Vision for Future of Humanity

He declared that it was not permissible to entrust irreversible, lethal decisions to AI systems, setting up another flash point between the American pope and the Trump administration, which has worked aggressively to deregulate AI development.

25 May 2026 4:56 pm
Outrage in Kashmir After Suspected Rape and Murder of 12-Year-Old Girl

According to police, the minor girl was reported missing at around 10 pm on May 23, after she failed to return home from a local Darsgah (Quran teaching centre). Her family had raised an alarm when she did not come back at the usual time

25 May 2026 4:44 pm
How Congo Is Battling an Ebola Outbreak Amid Aid Cuts, Armed Rebels and Anger

The region is constantly threatened by violence Eastern Congo has for years seen attacks by dozens of separate rebel and militant groups

25 May 2026 4:28 pm
Panic as Gulmarg Gondola Grinds to a Halt MidAir

The sudden stoppage of the entire cable car system triggered fear and distress among those trapped inside the cabins, with several tourists reportedly crying and pleading for immediate rescue

25 May 2026 4:23 pm
Desi Bling Trolled For Normalising Infidelity

I've reached the consensus that Desi Bling is just about men wanting their women to be submissive. The women being so isolated that they stay due to the lack of a support system. Perfect representation of the Indian patriarchal system, wrote an internet user on X

25 May 2026 4:11 pm
How Memorial Day Evolved From Its Civil War Beginnings

The holiday's origins can be traced to the American Civil War, which killed more than 600,000 service members, Union and Confederate, between 1861 and 1865.

25 May 2026 4:07 pm
AP Govt Offers Rs 10 Lakh Collateral-Free Loans For DWCRA Women

AP MSME Minister K Srinivas said the decision aims to strengthen rural livelihoods and support women-led MSME businesses.

25 May 2026 3:54 pm
Indian Sailors Risk Their Lives at Sea, as Iran War Grinds On

India is one of the largest contributors of sailors on merchant shipping worldwide, with more than 320,000 active seafarers in 2025

25 May 2026 3:51 pm
BTS V Reveals Favourite Pizza Spot

According to the restaurant, the group ordered a mix of classic and unique flavours, including pepperoni, a rich carbonara pizza and a special sausage-and-honey pizza.

25 May 2026 3:46 pm
MP Police Bust Marriage Scam Involving Fake Brides, Two Arrested

According to the police, the fraudsters convinced unsuspecting families that prospective brides were from an orphanage in Indore.

25 May 2026 3:45 pm
HMRL Enters Pact With IRFC For Re-financing of Rs 13,600 cr loan

In Delhi, IRFC CMD Manojkumar Dubey and CS K. Ramakrishna signed on the related documents to this effect. With a 20-year time limit and payment scheduled for every trimester, the loan would be extended to Hyderabad Metro

25 May 2026 3:17 pm
Kerala CM Defends Appointing Chief Electoral Officer as His Secy

He cited former CEO Nalini Netto as an example, that she later served in the Home Department, became Chief Secretary and also worked in the CM's Office

25 May 2026 3:15 pm
Cockroach Party Outcome Of Youths' Frustration, Not Political: TDP

The CJP should not be seen through a political angle alone but also through the lens of young people's emotions to understand them, the TDP State President said.

25 May 2026 3:11 pm
I&CAD Engineer Caught Red-Handed Taking 50,000 Bribe in Warangal

ACB arrests divisional executive engineer for demanding money to clear pending bills

25 May 2026 2:27 pm
MSMEs Backbone of Economy, Says CM Chandrababu Naidu

Launches 38 industrial parks at MSME Growth Summit in Vijayawada, stresses job creation and innovation

25 May 2026 2:18 pm
CPI Delegation Meets CM Revanth, Thanks Him for Wage Hike Decision

During the meeting, the Chief Minister spoke about farmers issues, stating that the state government is continuing procurement of paddy despite lack of support from the Centre.

25 May 2026 2:15 pm
Give Us Jobs, Not Insults: 'Cockroach Rally' Held in Madurai

The rally was jointly organised by the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and the Students' Federation of India (SFI)

25 May 2026 2:10 pm