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Indian U-18 Hockey Teams Face Defeats Against Australia in Second Matches

Bhopal, May 17: In their second matches of the series, Indias U-18 mens and womens hockey teams suffered defeats against Australias U-18 teams. T

Indian Community Welcomes PM Modi in Gothenburg with Cultural Celebrations

Gothenburg, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in Gothenburg, Sweden, during a Bengali cultur

Indian Community Welcomes PM Modi in Gothenburg with Cultural Festivities

Gothenburg, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in Gothenburg, Sweden, during his visit on Sun

DK organises protest against NEET in city

Doctors at workshop stress early detection of eye cancer in children

Drunk duo held for attacking architect couple in Bengaluru road rage incident

Keralas Future Chief Minister VD Satheesan Seeks Blessings from Cardinal Clemis Bawa

Thiruvananthapuram, May 17: Ahead of his swearing-in as Keralas 13th Chief Minister, Congress leader VD Satheesan met with the esteemed Cardinal

Man Arrested for Fraudulently Issuing Fake Appointment Letters in Maharashtra

Washim, May 17: A 47-year-old man has been arrested in Washim, Maharashtra, for allegedly defrauding an unemployed youth by promising him a gover

Unidentified gang hacks to death two college students

CPCL begins work to establish specialised lube oil base stocks

Trade, energy, discussions on global conflicts to top agenda for Modis Nordic visit

First Indian Prime Ministers bilateral visit in 43 years, first Nordic summit since 2022 to kick off this week in Oslo.

Tamil Nadus TTV Dhinakaran Questions Stability of Chief Minister Vijays Government

Chennai, May 17: TTV Dhinakaran, the General Secretary of the AMMK, launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and the ruling T

PM Modi receives Swedens prestigious award Royal Order of Polar Star

Mr. Modi arrived in Sweden on Sunday (May 17, 2026) for a two-day visit

Case booked against Kalams former advisor Ponraj

Sanjay Dutts Heartwarming Gesture: A Jacket for a Cold Boy

Mumbai, May 17: In a touching moment shared on Farooq Sheikhs chat show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, late actor Sunil Dutt recounted a heartfelt incide

Throwing non-veg food waste in Ganga could hurt religious sentiments: Allahabad HC on iftar party row

The FIR was lodged on March 16 based on a complaint filed by Rajat Jaiswal, the president of the Varanasi chapter of the BJP Yuva Morcha, claimin

Five members of a family killed in road accident

High-level inquiry committee set up to probe fire in Rajdhani Express: Railway Board

The fire erupted at 5.15 a.m. in the B-1 passenger coach of the train between Vikramgarh Alot and Lunirichha stations under the Kota Railway divi

Parth Pawar meets Fadnavis amid reports of rift within NCP

NCP sources said the two leaders briefly discussed issues within the NCP as well. A seat in Rajya Sabha is getting vacant. We have a few names in

Woman stripped, paraded with slipper garland after temple entry dispute; two women arrested

Assault took place after a youth from the victims family defied a caste panchayats ban on the family entering the local temple; videos show bysta

Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91

Felicien Kabuga (91) was accused of encouraging and bankrolling the mass killing of Rwanda's Tutsi minority

Tiruchi city traffic police use speed guns to check overspeeding of vehicles

Tiruchi City Traffic Police have acquired three handheld speed radar guns and they have been allotted to Cantonment, Fort and Srirangam police un

APCPDCL Ties Up with EESL To Boost Energy Efficiency

Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Company Limited (APCPDCL) has entered into an agreement with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL),

Bangladesh Faces Measles Crisis as Death Toll Reaches 459

Dhaka, May 17: Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles outbreak, with six more children reported dead in the last 24 hours. This brings the

Mamata Banerjee Criticizes BJP Governments Bulldozer Politics in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 17: Former Chief Minister of West Bengal and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has launched a scathing attack on the states

Noted Sri Lankan journalist D.B.S. Jeyaraj dies in Canada

He wrote extensively for over four decades on the islands ethnic conflict and key political developments, including as The Hindus Sri Lanka Corre

Doctors Link Health to Peace at IDPD Meet

Speakers condemned the continuing assault on Gaza as a grave humanitarian tragedy, citing the destruction of hospitals and the deaths of thousand

Veteran Tamil Filmmaker K Rajan Dies by Suicide in Chennai at 85

The news of his sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the Tamil film fraternity, with several prominent industry figures expressing their dee

Veteran Marathi Actor Gets Relief In 26-Year-Old Land Dispute

Mr Shinde has ordered a temporary stay on the TDR transaction until all concerned parties are heard and the matter is thoroughly examined: Report

RIMS Male Nursing Officer Held For Misbehaving With Medico

Adilabad Two-Town police arrested a male nursing officer of RIMS, Adilabad, for allegedly misbehaving with a post-graduate medico in an operation

Lightning Strikes in Chhattisgarh, Claiming Lives of 21 Cattle

Raipur, May 17: In a tragic incident in Chhattisgarh, lightning has resulted in the deaths of 21 cattle. Officials reported that two separate occ

Kishan Reddy Hits Out At Revanth Govt on Fuel, Paddy

Union minister G. Kishan Reddy on Sunday accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddys government of hypocrisy and inaction on fuel taxation, paddy pr

Captagon case: NCB arrests factory owner in Dehradun

The accused has been identified as Sanjay Kumar

GVMC Chief Orders Speeding Up of Bhogapuram Airport Road

Ketan Garg first reviewed the four-kilometre road development works from Vepagunta to Pinagadi

Owaisi Calls for Postponement of Exams on Bakrid Day

Hyderabad, May 17: Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of AIMIM and Member of Parliament from Hyderabad, has urged Telanganas Chief Minister K. Chandras

Indian Mens Rugby Team Secures Silver at CASA Rugby Sevens; Women Finish Fourth

Tashkent, May 17: The Indian senior mens rugby team clinched the silver medal at the CASA (Central Asia and South Asia) Rugby Sevens, while the s

APNGOs Demand Immediate PRC, IR For Employees

Addressing the state executive meeting held in Vijayawada on Sunday, APNGOs state president A. Vidyasagar said the delay in constituting the PRC

Minister Hosts Lunch For SSC Toppers From Kurnool Constituency

The minister personally invited the toppers over the phone and welcomed them into his residence, where he shared a meal with them

No 'jealousy' against Vijay, meeting with Stalin was friendship call, says Rajinikanth

Superstar Rajinikanth denied any jealousy towards Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. He stated his recent meeting with DMK president M K S

Ladakh administration hikes wages of skilled, unskilled workers

Lieutenant-Governor announced a major wage rationalisation reform for daily wagers, part-time, seasonal and need-based employees working in the U

Health Sector: Underutilisation of Central Funds in AP

Public health experts have pointed out that poor planning is a key reason behind the underutilisation

PM Modi receives Sweden's prestigious award Royal Order of Polar Star

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Sweden's highest honour, the Royal Order of Polar Star. This marks his 31st international award. The presti

KCM Ensures Repatriation of Women From Kuwait, Muscat

Konaseema Centre for Migration facilitates return of workers facing abuse abroad

PM Modi conferred with Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star; 31st global honour for him

Unique Star-Shaped Temple Dedicated to Narayana in Mysore

Mysore, May 17: Across the globe, numerous temples dedicated to Narayana showcase stunning architecture and captivating stories that strengthen t

Mehbooba wants Pakistan to respond positively after Hosabalecalls for talks

Underlining that the solution to Kashmir lies in dialogue and within the framework of the Constitution, Ms. Mufti said, We believe in engagement

VMC Chief Stresses Speed, Accuracy in Census Drive

The commissioner conducted field inspections in Seetharampuram, Satyanarayanapuram, Durgapuram, Machavaram and NTR Colony to review the progress

Three-day Modakondamma Jathara begins on a grand note

Chamba: New Faces Elected in Chuwadi Municipal Panchayat Elections

Chamba, May 17: The election results for various wards of the Chuwadi Municipal Panchayat in Himachal Pradesh have been announced. According to t

Police Solve Murder Case Near Dilshad Colony in New Delhi, Three Arrested

New Delhi, May 17: The police have successfully resolved a murder case near the Dilshad Colony traffic light. All three suspects involved in the

Ordinance issued to increase number of Supreme Court judges by 4

The government has increased the Supreme Court's judge strength. An ordinance now allows for 38 judges, up from 34. This includes the Chief Justi

Hopes rues PBKS bowlers inability to create early chances

Punjab Kings bowling coach James Hopes denied suggestions that Arshdeep Singh was not fully committed to the team amid a slew of off-field contro

Retired bank employee found dead at Moosapet apartment complex

Free Acting Workshop A Big School For Artistes: APFDC

The state government had taken note of such initiatives and that representatives of MAA-AP would be invited for discussions being held for the gr

Fire Breaks Out at UAE Nuclear Plant After Drone Attack

Abu Dhabi, May 17: A fire broke out on Sunday at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant located in the Al Dhafra region of the United Arab Emirates foll

Ebola Virus Outbreak Escalates in Congo, Rwanda-DRC Border Closed

Kigali, May 17: The Ebola outbreak in Congo has prompted urgent measures. The border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) wa

Fire Erupts at UAEs Barakah Nuclear Power Plant Following Drone Attack

Abu Dhabi, May 17: A fire broke out at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, following a

Watch: UDF finalises Kerala cabinet ahead of V D Satheesan swearing-in

After two days of discussions and deliberations, the UDF on Sunday finalised its list of cabinet ministers, with CM-designate V D Satheesan reach

PM Modi Receives Sweden's Top Honour, Royal Order Of Polar Star

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred with Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star, the highest honour awarded to a Head of Government

Trinamool leaders face arrests, public anger, return extorted money

The crackdown intensified after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari urged people to file complaints against those who had allegedly extorted money fr

Palestinian leader's son wins role in Abbas' party, official says

Yasser Abbas won a seat in elections for the Fatah Central Committee, the partys highest decision-making body, at its first general conference in

Travelling public in Vellakovil-Kangayam belt complain of curtailment of TNSTC services

Trans rights, progressive groups come together to launch new collective

Male nursing officer arrested for misbehaving with PG medical student at RIMS in Adilabad

Rising Inflation Burdens the Poor and Working Class: Dipankar Bhattacharya

Darbhanga, May 17: Dipankar Bhattacharya, the General Secretary of CPI (ML), criticized the NDA government on Sunday for the rising prices of die

Shah Arrives On 3-Day Visit To Chhattisgarh, To Review Security Situation In Post-Maoism Bastar

Mr. Shah is scheduled to review the security situation in Bastar after the tribal region was declared free from armed Maoists on March 31: Report

Iran media says no tangible concessions in U.S. response to Iran proposal

The Fars news agency said Washington had presented a five-point list which included a demand for Iran to keep only one nuclear site in operation

Bengaluru-Mumbai Express Launches, Strengthening Connectivity Between Karnataka and Maharashtra

New Delhi, May 17: The inaugural journey of the Bengaluru-Mumbai Express commenced on Sunday, enhancing connectivity between Karnataka and Mahara

President Droupadi Murmu to Present Padma Awards on May 25, 2026

New Delhi, May 17: President Droupadi Murmu will present the Padma Awards for the year 2026 on May 25. The Ministry of Home Affairs announced thi

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson

Citizens join 3K Run for Lake at Saroornagar to support rejuvenation efforts

IPL 2026 CSK vs SRH | The intrigue over Dhoni hits fever pitch

Compared to previous match-eve sessions in Chennai, when he preferred to take mostly throwdowns, Dhoni faced off against bowlers for a sustained

Two tourists from Kerala dead, eight injured as insulated transport vehicle hits MUV near Kollur

IPL 2026: Jurel and Parag Shine as RR Sets DC a Target of 194 Runs

New Delhi, May 17: In the 62nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Rajasthan Royals (RR) has set a target of 194 runs for Delhi Capita

Gautam Adani Announces 60,000 Crore Investment in Bihar During Meeting with Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary

Patna, May 17: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, inaugurated the Adani Eye Care Project at Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital in Masti Chak, Sara

BJP Slams Police Action on Go Rakshaks

The BJP demanded that police act impartially, stop lodging false complaints, and ensure peace and communal harmony during Bakrid

Maulana Sajid Rashidi Critiques Andhra CMs Population Growth Strategy

New Delhi, May 17: Maulana Sajid Rashidi has sharply criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus announcement to provide financia

District Planning Meeting in Chamoli Focuses on Development and Employment Growth

Chamoli, May 17: A district planning meeting was held at the Collectorate auditorium under the chairmanship of Minister in charge Bharat Singh Ch

Aarogya Santhai millets and value addition festival held

Strait of Hormuz deadlock deepens? Drone strike at nuclear power plant in UAE

International Atomic Energy Agency said emergency diesel generators were providing power to the plant's unit 3, and called for maximum military r

Clash Over Cattle Rumours in Asifnagar

Two policemen on duty sustained injuries in the stonepelting, and several parked vehicles were damaged

Taiwan no pushover: Chinese Studies Expert Srikanth Kondapalli warns Beijing faces catastrophic casualties in event of invasion

Chinese Studies expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, broke down the long-term regional stability implications of

Telangana Government Forms Committee to Identify Movement Activists in Four Categories

Hyderabad, May 17: The Telangana government has established a high-level committee to categorize Telangana Udyamakarulu (state movement activists

International Leaders Urged to Intervene for the Release of the 11th Panchen Lama

Beijing, May 17: The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) and supporters of Tibetan Buddhism worldwide have called on the Chinese Communist Par

'We will welcome you with flowers': Bengal BJP chief's sarcastic invite to Abhishek Banerjee for Falta repoll

West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya sarcastically invited TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to campaign in Falta ahead of the May 21 repoll, clai

Muskin Cheruvu Land Grab Faces Eviction

Officials say only 10% compliance as lake land continues to face dumping and encroachment

Konda Surekha Invites CM for Saraswati Antya Pushkaralu

The Pushkaralu where the Godavari, Pranhita and the subterranean Saraswati converge is expected about 30 lakh devotees during the period till Jun

Congress Leader Pawan Bansal Critiques PM Modis Remarks on Global Concerns

Chandigarh, May 17: Congress leader Pawan Bansal has responded critically to Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent comments expressing concern ove

Agnimitra Paul Criticizes TMC Leaders Amid Asansol Gathering

Asansol, May 17: Agnimitra Paul, a minister from West Bengal, attended a gathering in Mohishila, Asansol, aimed at thanking voters and supporters

Quote of the day by American Economist Milton Friedman: If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years Witty take on inefficiency, corruption, and control as world faces oil and gas crisis

Quote of the day: The Sahara Desert quote continues to resonate because it combines humor with sharp criticism. It may make people laugh, but it