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The U.S. Presidents message comes as reports suggest his administration is weighing critical decisions on Iran policy
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 people, prompting the World Health Organization to declare an international health emergency. Authorities say the rapidly spreading Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or specific treatment, raising fears of wider regional spread into neighbouring countries including Uganda.
Tanur in Nirmal district emerged as the hottest location in the State
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a gradual increase of 2 to 3 in maximum temperatures across Telangana over the coming days
The latest strikes came after Envoys from Israel and Lebanon held a third round of negotiations in Washington and agreed to extend the ceasefire
The revaluation costs have been reduced to 100 from 700
Local leaders and cadre of TDP were upset with the decision of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on holding the annual conclave virtually instead of conducting a grand event in Nellore
World No. 4 Satwik and Chirag looked off-colour in the opening game but showed great mental fortitude under pressure in the second to almost take the match to the decider before losing 12-21 23-25 in the summit clash
Mr. Satheesan said government formation talks had passed an important stage and there was no roadblock to naming the cabinet
The Department of Tourism congratulated Sherpa, saying his achievement reflects a significant contribution to Nepals mountaineering sector and its international profile
The plight of the farmers was miserable that most of them are facing red and were unable to stop the rising losses due to multiple factors
The outlets belonging to the Government Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) witnessed unusually high HSD sale volumes compared to their historical averages recently
Because of the missing link, several mishaps, fatal as well as non-fatal, have been occurring the four-lane Bikarnakatte-Sanur NH, the MP says
Adam Scott anchors Damian McCarthys Irish haunted hotel horror with bitter conviction, though Hokum trades its nerve-shredding atmosphere for clumsy mythology by the final act
FPIs were net sellers in all months of 2026, except February.
The United Doctors Front has moved the Supreme Court seeking the dissolution of the NTA in its current form and the creation of a new statutory testing authority, citing the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and what it called repeated systemic failures in conducting the examination.
Many temporary stalls and structures occupying footpaths and public spaces near the bus stand and Ganga ghat area were removed using bulldozers and earthmovers as part of a railway land clearance initiative for passengers' convenience
The Jala Dhara-Jala Harathi programme was launched to improve groundwater and meet irrigation needs
The untitled film, produced by Ishari K Ganesh under his Vels Film International banner, went on floors with a pooja ceremony on Saturday
The works include construction of four public toilet blocks in the temple town and a well-equipped Go Shala
From the top-10 pack, Bharti Airtel emerged as the only winner.
These stretches were under the national highway wing of the State PWD, and the handover proposals had been pending for nearly a year despite repeated requests, the statement said
Koyambedu traffic Investigation police sent the body to Government Kilpauk Medical college hospital for postmortem
Rajinikanth asked how he could harbour envy against Mr. Vijay when there is a big generation gap between them
Johansson stars alongside Miles Teller and Adam Driver in the 1980s-set drama, which follows two brothers pulled into escalating conflict with the Russian mob after a failed business scheme in Queens
CM-designate Satheesan and his Cabinet with 20 ministers will take the oath of office on Monday (May 18, 2026)
The omission of Henrietta Lacks, who donated the immortal cells that havefacilitatedbiomedical research,from scientifichistory is a rarewrongthat has been righted, recently.Thanks to the battle her family fought, today, more regulations will govern ethical research.
CM-designate Satheesan and his Cabinet with 20 ministers will take the oath of office on Monday (May 18, 2026)
The 3-hour-and-16-minute film, which is also the longest title in this years main competition lineup, reportedly left audiences openly weeping during its closing moments inside the Grand Palais
CNG is now priced from at 80.09 per kilogram in the NCT of Delhi with the latest hike. On May 15, 2026 the prices were hiked by 2
The Anaimangalam Plates, a set of 21 Chola-era copper plates held by Leiden University in the Netherlands since the 19th century, are set to return to India after a Dutch committee concluded they were removed during the colonial period without the consent of the rightful owners.
The politics of factions appeared to play spoilsport, with AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala, Deepadas Munsi, reportedly making haste to prod the faction chiefs into a lasting consensus on cabinet formation before the deadline for submitting the final list of ministers to Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar expires at 2 p.m.
Mr. Harish's remarks at a special meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC) on safeguarding energy and supply flows came days after an India-flagged commercial vessel came under attack off the coast of Oman
Regional parties within the INDIA bloc expect a strong Congress at the Centre to take on the BJP, but want it to remain a marginal player in the States when they are strong
Pakistans Interior Minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday to facilitate Iran-U.S. peace talks
The fire broke out in the B-1 coach carrying 68 passengers prompting emergency measures, senior railways commercial manager Sourbah Jain said
The court had refused bail to TCS site head and POSH committee member Ashwini Chainani, others in the alleged sexual harassment-conversion case
InThiruvanchery, residents of a horizontally-aligned community, Serenity Paradise, are dealing with the fallouts of a garbage dump established by the local civic body. For want of a better site, this space serves as a garbage transit point
The Gunners are firm favourites to be crowned champions and will wrap up the title if they beat Burnley on Monday and win at Crystal Palace on May 24
On World Bee Day, meet three residents of Chennai who have established a bond with bees in very different ways: from managing structured frame hives in urban backyards to nurturing colonies on city campuses, and allowing a wild hive to thrive undisturbed in a neem tree at home
The master chronicler didnt just document India with his lens; he taught his audience how to see it; his black-and-white statements live on, preserving the soul of a nation
The decision marks a stark reversal for Alex Saab, who Mr. Maduro fought tooth and nail to bring home after his previous international arrest in 2020
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
In an emotional press conference, Tamil actor Ravi Mohan opened up about the weight of the public feud with estranged wife Aarti Ravi and the relentless cyberbullying thats taken a toll on him
Why has it been so severely impacted? Which routes have been affected? How are other international airlines coping?
The racket was busted on February 13 this year during the online examination conducted by the SSC for Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar posts

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