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Hutti dazzles as gold prices soar in world market

Hutti Gold Mines, the only functional gold mine in the country, earn a whopping 633.34 crores more in 2025-26, thanks to skyrocketing price of gold in world market

24 May 2026 1:59 pm
Shortage of trailer drivers leads to piling up of import containers at JNPA terminals

JNPA, Customs Dept announce special measures for importers for evacuation of containers from terminal premises.

24 May 2026 1:58 pm
Centre cracked down on CJP after IB warning on possible unrest, claim Maharashtra Congress leaders

Former State Congress chiefs Nana Patole and Balasaheb Thorat alleged that the government was suppressing people's anger instead of addressing issues faced by the youth, poor and unemployed

24 May 2026 1:53 pm
Rahul Gandhi trying to create anarchy to topple Modi Government: BJP

Sambit Patra claimed Mr. Gandhi's plan was exposed after Congress leader reportedly said at a meeting of the advisory council of the Congress' Minority Department that the Modi Government will fall within a year

24 May 2026 1:24 pm
Revaluation process a hassle for Class 12 CBSE students in Chennai

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 1:21 pm
Parking woes continue to haunt motorists in Puducherry new bus stand

Though the police had banned the entry of two-wheelers, autorickshaws and cars inside the bus stand, many vehicle users continue to violate the rules and park their vehicles.

24 May 2026 12:26 pm
12 MPs, four Parliamentary panels selected for Sansad Ratna Awards

In a statement, the Prime Point Foundation said BJP's Jagdambika Pal (Uttar Pradesh), P.P. Chaudhary (Rajasthan), Nishikant Dubey (Jharkhand) and Shiv Sena's Shrikant Eknath Shinde (Maharashtra) are among the MPs chosen in the individual category

24 May 2026 12:26 pm
Search for terrorists intensifies in J&K's Rajouri after encounter, more troops deployed

According to preliminary reports, the movement of two to three terrorists was suspected in the area

24 May 2026 12:19 pm
Beat the heat: How to prevent Heatstroke

As the summer sun cranks up the temperature, it increases the risk of heatstroke. Its not just about feeling uncomfortable; its about staying safe. Heatstroke can sneak up on anyone, but it poses a particular threat to kids and parents hustling through their summer adventures.

24 May 2026 12:05 pm
Attempt to distort realities: Iranian Embassy in India rejects Rubios remarks over Tehrans nuclear programme

The statement was issued by Irans Embassy in India in response to Mr. Rubios remarks on talks with Iran

24 May 2026 11:58 am
Make use of the shell: Trinamools Kunals takes a jibe at his party leaders in a World Turtle Day post

Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh said in a social media that whenever turtles encounter trouble, they retreat inside their shell and come out of their shell only when the external turmoil has subsided a bit.

24 May 2026 11:53 am
Former MP P. Venugopal quits AIADMK

Mr. Venugopal said the partys general secretary (Edappadi K. Palaniswami) should use better judgment. A person who is a Rajya Sabha MP is given a ticket to contest (Assembly polls) without thinking what will happen if he wins the MLA seat.

24 May 2026 11:25 am
'Positive stride' taking place towards peace deal between Iran and the U.S., says Iran's envoy to Pakistan

Pakistans Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, after returning from Tehran, congratulated me on the achievements of the negotiations with the officials of my country, says Reza Amiri Moghadam

24 May 2026 11:21 am
Rubio says India key to U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, invites Modi to Washington

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to India and conveyed an invitation from President Donald Trump for Modi to visit Washington later this year. The two sides discussed defence, trade, technology, energy and connectivity, while strengthening the Quad partnership remains a key focus of Rubios visit.

24 May 2026 11:18 am
Delhi records above-normal minimum temperature of 28.4C

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 210, in the 'poor' category, at 9 a.m.

24 May 2026 11:16 am
Pakistan PM hails Trump's 'extraordinary efforts to pursue peace' in West Asia

U.S. President Trump said in a statement that a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal has been largely negotiated with Iran

24 May 2026 11:14 am
Tiger kills woman in M.P.'s Bandhavgarh reserve area; angry locals assault forest staff

Villagers accused forest officials of failing to respond promptly despite repeated calls for help and claimed the tiger was still roaming nearby

24 May 2026 10:53 am
Ambitious Ahmedabad eyes sporting history

Ahmedabad is not waiting to change its landscape and burnish its credentials as the sporting destination of the country

24 May 2026 10:52 am
Government in 'advanced stage of consultation' on industry's demand for cotton import duty removal: Official

A delegation comprising apparel industry representatives and exporters met Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and several Union Ministers recently and sought the removal of the duty

24 May 2026 10:52 am
Is a heatwave really a wave of heat?

A heatwave, often misconceived as a wave of heat sweeping across the atmosphere, is actually a prolonged period of elevated temperatures caused by stable high-pressure systems.

24 May 2026 10:52 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Groups, full schedule and stadiums

This is first time that a FIFA World Cup is to be hosted by three nations and also for the first time fans can witness 48 teams participating in the mega event

24 May 2026 10:35 am
Indian-origin cancer specialist struck off U.K. medical register over conviction

He was convicted last November at Carlisle Crown Court of two counts of controlling/coercive behaviour and one count of cruelty to a person under the age of 16 relating to two unnamed females

24 May 2026 10:23 am
Central University of Rajasthan launches research promotion scheme for scholars

Under the scheme, the research scholars will receive an additional financial support of 5,000 per month over and above the existing non-NET fellowship of the UGC. An additional contingency grant of 10,000 will also be provided to support research-related expenses

24 May 2026 9:53 am
Beyond the shelf | Indian bookshops are now third spaces

Love of books is not the only thing its patrons share; bookstores are now points of community and engagement

24 May 2026 9:53 am
3,000 women committees formed, 81 houses demolished in anti-drug campaign in J&K: Manoj Sinha

The Lieutenant Governor said while 59 traffickers have been arrested under PITNDPS provisions, 81 narcotic palaces built with the traffickers black money have been demolished

24 May 2026 9:46 am
Falta repoll results LIVE: Vote counting under way

Although officially six candidates are in the fray for the seat, Trinamool Congress nominee Jahangir Khan, a couple of days before the repoll

24 May 2026 9:34 am
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