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On Ebola, India must stay alert, not alarmed

India must respond with science, preparedness, surveillance, and calm leadership, certainly not fear, stigma, or panic

30 May 2026 1:59 pm
Properties worth 2 crore linked to drug trafficking attached in J&K

Srinagar police attached a residential house and land worth approximately 50 lakh belonging to alleged drug peddler Shafiq Ahmad Khawaja, a resident of Dildar Karnah, in north Kashmir's Kupwara district

30 May 2026 1:51 pm
Baby may be out, but risks might remain: what mothers should know about postpartum preeclampsia

The common belief is that after the birth of the child and the expulsion of placenta, complications related to pregnancy such as high blood pressure are gone. This is not true. Mothers must remain vigilant during the six-week period after delivery

30 May 2026 1:48 pm
West Bengal set to implement National Health Mission, says CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the Centre has sanctioned 2,103 crore for the scheme, out of which we have already received 527 crore

30 May 2026 1:47 pm
Armed forces ready for Operation Sindoor 2.0 if need arises, says Army chief

General Dwivedi noted that while a temporary cessation of hostilities currently exists, all three services are preparing intensely for the next phase should it take place

30 May 2026 1:45 pm
Ajith Kumars mother Mohini Mani passes away; TN CM Vijay, Kamal Haasan offer condolences

The funeral rites of Mohini Mani will be conducted in the presence of close family members

30 May 2026 1:43 pm
Watch: Punjab municipal polls: AAP emerges biggest winner amid rigging claims

The AAP emerged as the biggest winner in Punjabs civic body elections, securing 954 of 1,977 wards across municipal corporations, councils, and nagar panchayats.

30 May 2026 1:40 pm
U.S. warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive

The U.S. warns of potential war with Iran as diplomatic negotiations falter and tensions escalate over nuclear conditions and regional conflicts

30 May 2026 1:38 pm
Why Basic Sciences still matter in Engineering education

Engineering, irrespective of its specialisation, remains anchored in the principles of basic science and universities must approach the dilution of the curriculum with caution

30 May 2026 1:37 pm
Will D.K. Shivakumars Cabinet strike the right balance? | Decode Karnataka

What does the change of guard mean for the Congress in Karnataka? What are the key challenges staring at CM to-be D.K. Shivakumar?

30 May 2026 1:35 pm
Scholarships: May 30, 2026

Information on financial aid for students

30 May 2026 1:33 pm
Kerala art teacher celebrates 21 years of student showcases

VB Venu sees the showcase of paintings by children attending his vacation classes as an encouragement for them to keep engaging with art

30 May 2026 1:32 pm
T.N. Minister Sengottaiyan dismisses allegations of horse-trading by TVK

Referring to allegations levelled by Opposition parties, Mr. Sengottaiyan said the government would respond to the issue of horse-trading on the floor of the Assembly

30 May 2026 1:32 pm
Watch: Russian drone breaches Romanian airspace during attack on Ukraine

Romania scrambled F-16 fighter jets after a drone entered its airspace during a Russian attack on Ukrainian infrastructure near the border

30 May 2026 1:27 pm
Vinesh Gets Green Signal to Compete in 53kg

Wrestler Vinesh Phogats return to competitive wrestling was marked by fresh drama at the Asian Games selection trials in New Delhi. Despite securing permission from the courts to participate, Vinesh faced a last-minute hurdle when she was initially restricted to the 50kg category during the official weigh-in. Following a dispute and intervention by the Wrestling Federation of India, she was eventually allowed to compete in the 53kg division. Heres what happened.

30 May 2026 1:25 pm
Chinas top diplomat says Canada ties fully restored

The relationship has warmed in recent months, even as Ottawas ties with traditional ally Washington have soured following Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carneys meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in January

30 May 2026 1:23 pm
CBSE OSM row revives questions over firm linked to Telanganas 2019 Intermediate results controversy

Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, posted on social media recalling how Coempt Edu Tech was the new name of Globarena Technologies involved in the Intermediate marks fiasco in Telangana

30 May 2026 1:21 pm
Man's body bearing multiple stab injuries found in vegetable stall in Kerala

The police have taken a suspect into custody and launched a murder investigation

30 May 2026 1:15 pm
Court clears way for Texas to enforce migrant arrest law

The groups representing the plaintiffs in a joint statement called the ruling disappointing and said they will continue to fight against this abhorrent and blatantly illegal law

30 May 2026 1:12 pm
Manoj Jarange Patil launches ninth indefinite fast over Maratha quota demands

The activist began the fast in Antarwali Sarati village, about 400 km from Mumbai, in the open without any canopy or protective shelter despite the intense heat

30 May 2026 1:11 pm
Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza, describing ongoing killings despite the ceasefire

Since the ceasefire went into effect, more than 900 people have been killed in Gaza dozens of those close to or over the yellow line, according to Gaza's Health Ministry

30 May 2026 1:07 pm
Technical glitch delays CUET-UG 2026 exam across several centres

Noting that the issue has since been resolved, NTA said that the exam is being conducted with full compensatory time so that no candidate is disadvantaged

30 May 2026 12:54 pm
Inside Chinas green transition

Ningbo, in southern Zhejiang Province of China, was once a historic maritime hub shaped by Buddhist culture and trade. It has now emerged as a key hub for showcasing Chinas green industrial push, where electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing, and tightly integrated supply chains are powering the countrys bid for global leadership in the technologies of the future. Ananth Krishnan reports from the port city

30 May 2026 12:51 pm
Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80

Marcia Lucas was the editor on 1983's Return of the Jedi and the pre-Star Wars George Lucas-directed films THX 1138 and American Graffiti

30 May 2026 12:49 pm
Pattabiram residents demand limited-use subway beneath ROB

Though one carriageway of the six-lane Rail Over Bridge (ROB) was opened to traffic in September 2024, no provision has been made for slow-moving traffic that also need to cross Level Crossing No. 2 (Railway Siding) at Pattabiram

30 May 2026 12:47 pm
Pentagon chief sounds alarm over Chinas buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

There is rightful alarm regarding Chinas historic military buildup and the expansion of its military activities in the region and beyond, says U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

30 May 2026 12:47 pm
Horata Samiti urges enhanced Cabinet representation for Kalyana Karnataka

Samiti seeks at least eight berths in new Cabinet

30 May 2026 12:38 pm
Pune hooch tragedy: 22 police, Excise personnel face suspension

Eight persons, including a key bootlegger, have been arrested in connection with the tragedy that unfolded across Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune city over a span of two days

30 May 2026 12:25 pm
Champions League final features rival songs as Arsenal and PSG fans belt out their anthems

Thousands of opposing fans will try drowning out their rivals' anthem with their own at Budapest's Pusks Arna stadium

30 May 2026 12:25 pm
Revanth to adopt YSRs grassroots engagement model to plug gap between Telangana Govt, people and party

Telangana CM is expected to meet people and cadre once the proposed CMs camp office is ready

30 May 2026 12:20 pm
CBI files chargesheet against Shubhkamna Buildtech Private Limited, directors in cheating case

The CBI probe revealed that the accused builder company and its directors induced innocent homebuyers and investors through false assurances, misleading representations and deceptive promises, causing wrongful loss to the victims

30 May 2026 12:15 pm
Vizhinjam seaport in Kerala becomes fastest Indian port to handle 2 million TEUs cargo in 18 months

Port is expected to commission its first 400-metre berth of total 1.2 km berth expansion conceived as part of second phase expansion in 2027, which will enable it to accommodate more ship calls and handle higher cargo volumes

30 May 2026 12:13 pm
The best baguette in Paris has a Tamil connection!

Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, the second Sri Lankan Tamil baker to win the annual baguette competition in Paris, will supply the Elysee Palace for a whole year from June

30 May 2026 12:12 pm
Multilateral joint military exercise in Meghalaya focuses on counter-insurgency, building trust

Over 400 soldiers, including around 20 women, from 13 other countries participated in the programme along with the India Army

30 May 2026 12:11 pm
Science quiz on holiday spots for the really, really brave

Here is a quiz about holiday spots for people who are really brave to venture out

30 May 2026 12:05 pm
ED provisionally attaches 634.12 crore assets linked to Noida-based UGCC project

The ED probe is based on 76 First Information Reports registered by the Delhi Police and CBI against Unitech Limited, its promoters/directors and others, alleging that they fraudulently diverted homebuyers funds

30 May 2026 12:01 pm
India is 'powerful' and 'modernising' its military, says U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

India is powerful and modernising its military while also maintaining a balance of power, particularly in the Indian Ocean., says U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the Shangri-La Dialogue

30 May 2026 11:58 am
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari launches cervical cancer vaccination drive for over 7.5 lakh girls aged 14 years

Under the campaign, girls who have completed 14 years of age but are yet to turn 15 will receive a single dose of the quadrivalent Gardasil-4 vaccine free of cost

30 May 2026 11:49 am
Off with their heads the purge of Republican dissenters

The Trumpian purge of Republican dissenters, along with growing inner-party feuds, has consequences for America and India alike

30 May 2026 11:48 am
Canadian man pleads guilty to selling lethal substances to over 100 people who took their own lives

Kenneth Law is suspected of sending at least 1,200 packages to more than 40 countries, with about 160 of those allegedly sent to addresses in Canada

30 May 2026 11:46 am
Ceasefire extension still awaits Trumps approval

Will the U.S. and Iran finally reach a deal? President Donald Trump held a high-level Situation Room meeting at the White House as Washington weighed a proposal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump outlined several conditions for an agreement, Tehran pushed back, insisting that 12 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets be released before talks can move forward. Heres where the negotiations stand.

30 May 2026 11:35 am
Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit, records show

Meta has warned investors that legal and regulatory blowback in the European Union and the U.S. over youth social media issues could significantly impact our business and financial results

30 May 2026 11:27 am
International Peacekeepers Day: India underscores unflinching commitment to UN peacekeeping

The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is marked annually on May 29, and India is among the largest troop-contributing countries which has deployed nearly three lakh troops in more than 50 UN Peacekeeping Missions since 1948

30 May 2026 11:25 am
Myanmar President Aung Hlaing begins India visit

Mr. Aung Hlaing kicked off his trip by landing in Gaya to visit the Mahabodhi temple, ahead of his arrival in Delhi

30 May 2026 11:24 am
Kerala Lok Ayukatha seeks powers to initiate Contempt of Court proceedings, draft rules pending for over one year

The draft of the Kerala Lok Ayuktha Contempt of Courts Rules 2025 were submitted to the previous LDF government

30 May 2026 11:21 am
Operation Sindoor defined Indias response to provocation, says Army chief

Calling the occasion a poignant and a particularly personal moment, General Upendra Dwivedi recalled passing out from the same quarterdeck over 42 years ago

30 May 2026 11:14 am
Monalisa Bhosle case: Kerala HC extends stay on arrest of husband Farmaan Khan

An FIR was registered against Farmaan Khan, and a probe was launched by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribe after the womans father claimed that she was minor

30 May 2026 11:13 am