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CBI conducts searches in Reliance Communications case

The agency conducted searches at seven premises in Mumbai, Gurugram, and Bengaluru linked to senior executives of the company who served during 2

The Iran war, Indias strategic autonomy challenges

Despite the defence, commerce and trade deals, India needs to be aware of a possible European alignment with the United States

Jammu and Kashmir Approves 361 Crore Waste Management Project in Srinagar

Srinagar, May 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved a solid waste management project worth 361

Building a preventive health culture in India

The countrys economic and social progress depends on citizen health and longevity

Bursting at the seams: On the rise in inflation

The current rise in inflation is not transient, but systemic

Revanth Wishes Satheesan as Kerala CM

On behalf of the government and the people of Telangana, I extend my best wishes to V.D. Satheesan and the people of Kerala for a tenure marked b

Uttarakhand files first FIR on allegations of nikah halala under Uniform Civil Code

The complaint filed by a woman against her husband and in-laws also includes dowry, Muslim marriage and other criminal offences

Quote of the day by William Blake: 'Great things are done when men and...' - inspiring lessons on overcoming challenges and obstacles to achieve success in life by Songs of Innocence and of Experience poet and illuminated printing inventor

Quote of the day by William Blake: William Blake's powerful words remind us that facing life's mountains, or challenges, leads to significant ach

Rotation pact sparks revolt in Kargil, 16 councillors, including five from NC, back no-confidence motion

A political crisis has erupted in the LAHDC Kargil after the Congress, backed by five dissident National Conference councillors, moved a no-confi

Manoj Tiwari Welcomes Contempt Proceedings Against Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, May 15: Manoj Tiwari, the Member of Parliament from North East Delhi, expressed his support on Thursday for the Delhi High Courts deci

Cooling doctrine: On Indias response to extreme heat

Access to safe indoor temperatures must be a public-health entitlement

Something is off: Anushka Sharma leaves fans worried with her 'look' in new ad

Anushka Sharma is back with an ad for her jewellery brand but its not the item but her face that has grabbed attention.

Family Man's Sharib Hashmi breaks down as wife Nasreen's oral cancer relapses for 6th time; shares emotional update

Sharib Hashmi revealed that his wife Nasreen Hashmi's oral cancer has relapsed for the sixth time after years of treatment. Doctors say oral canc

CBI arrests key accused in cyber fraud case

Accused persons had impersonated U.S. government officials and swindled $8.5 million from victims

'We have decided to part ways': Mouni Roy confirms divorce with Suraj Nambiar; urges media to stop 'fictitious narratives'

It's official: after days of endless speculation around their relationship status, actor Mouni Roy and husband, businessman Suraj Nambiar, have m

Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor spotted at Mumbai airport around same time; did they avoid each other?

Pregnant Deepika Padukone returned to Mumbai after wrapping King's South Africa schedule. Minutes later, ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor also arrived

Former MP Anand Paranjpe Rejoins Shiv Sena After 14 Years

Mumbai, May 15: The Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) faced a setback on Thursday when former MP Anand Paranjpe rejoined the Shiv S

Third Round of Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks Commences in Washington

Washington, May 15: Israeli government officials have announced the commencement of the third round of peace talks between Israeli and Lebanese r

Quote of the Day by Baltasar Gracin: 'A synonym is a word you use when...'- The renowned Spanish writer and philosopher's witty take on language, intelligence and the fear of being wrong

Spanish philosopher Baltasar Gracin's witty observation about synonyms reveals a timeless human fear of appearing ignorant. The quote highlights

Over 7,000 Teachers Recruited Transparently Since 2018: Manik Saha

Agartala, May 15: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha stated on Thursday that teachers must work with a sense of responsibility and open doors to k

BRICS Must Evolve into a Results-Driven Platform, Says Jaishankar on 20th Anniversary

New Delhi, May 15: At the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting held under Indias presidency, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reflected on the

Pfizer and AstraZeneca were ABANDONED, yet': Sen Johnson drops bombshell on COVID vaccine injuries

Gujarat Launches International Music Training for 1,692 Students

Ahmedabad, May 15: A groundbreaking initiative is set to transform music education in Ahmedabad. Following a memorandum of understanding between

M.P. Nathanael | Are The Central Armed Police Forces Children Of A Lesser God?

It is the CAPFs who were instrumental in exterminating the Maoists once and for all. But sadly, the services rendered by these forces recede into

Eknath Shinde Defends Governments Energy Conservation Efforts Amid Political Criticism

Mumbai, May 15: Political activity is heating up in Maharashtra following Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal for energy conservation. In respon

Delhi HC judge opts out of Kejriwal excise case after initiating contempt

SIR To Set Rolling in Telangana From June 25

House-to-house verification drive to continue till July 24; final roll on October 1

Rising Diplomatic Tensions Between Pakistan and UAE: A Report

Washington, May 15: Diplomatic tensions between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are no longer minor disruptions; they now appear to t

Halt move to appoint principal, DU directs St. Stephens College

Govt. staff to work from home twice a week as Delhi unveils austerity plan

Drive includes staggered office timings, ban on official foreign visits for one year;govt. will not purchase new petrol, diesel, CNG, or hybrid v

VHP Demands Stringent Cow Protection Law, Autonomy of Temples

VHP seeks stricter anti-cow slaughter law, opposes misuse of proposed hate speech bill

BJP Spokesperson Prem Shukla Comments on Energy Conservation and Political Issues

New Delhi, May 15: BJP spokesperson Prem Shukla has responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal for energy conservation and the decision by

Janakpuri teacher held in 3-year-old girls rape case

MPCC names Pala as Shillong Lok Sabha bypoll candidate

Stage set for triangular contest between NPP, VPP and Congress By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee on Thur

SIR of electoral roll in Mlaya from June 20

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Meghalaya will be covered under Phase-III of the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

Teachers walk out of pension meet over unfair proceedings

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Teachers and employees from deficit schools and colleges staged a dramatic walkout on Thursday from a meeting c

CM reduces convoy size amid PMs austerity call

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modis call for austerity measures, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday sai

Headman, VDP accused of beating man to death; EKH police register murder case

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: The East Khasi Hills Police have registered a murder case after a man from Pynter village accused the village h

30,000 detonators seized from car in EJH, two from Assam held

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Police on Wednesday seized a huge cache of 30,000 detonators and arrested two persons in East Jaintia Hills Dis

NHAI files fresh report in HC on NH-6 repair work

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has submitted a fresh status report before the High Court of Me

Mlaya-Assam border talks to resume soon: CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said discussions with Assam to resolve the second and final phase o

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Meets Central Ministers to Discuss UCC and Major Projects

New Delhi, May 15: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held several meetings with central ministers on Thursday. The discussions focused on

IAS Officers Give Toss to PMs Call for Austerity

Misuse of official vehicles in AP is a major drain on the exchequer

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Chinese proverb of the day: 'Stand firmly in the present and focus on...' motivating lessons on balancing living in the present and planning ahead and why staying grounded today helps build a better tomorrow

Chinese proverb of the day: A Chinese saying guides us to stand firmly in the present while focusing on the future. This approach helps appreciat

Arvind Kejriwal Faces Legal Challenges as BJP Intensifies Criticism

New Delhi, May 15: Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma initiated contempt proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, M

PM Modi calls Council of Ministers meet on May 21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial Council of Ministers meeting on May 21. This mid-term review will focus on a renewed push for t

Tamil Nadu CM Urges PM Modi to Remove Cotton Import Duty

Chennai, May 15: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately remove the 11 percent import dut

As rupee dips, I-T steps up vigil on shady outflows

In multiple cases, individuals have used dozens of fake permanent account numbers (PANs) with the same name but different addresses and dates of

Amid NEET Paper Leak Row, Dharmendra Pradhan Chairs 1st Meeting On Re-Exam

According to sources in the Ministry of Education, the government's first priority is to conduct the re-examination in a completely safe, transpa

Shepherd, 20 Sheep Killed In Wall Collapse As Gales Create Mayhem

The deceased was identified as Venkatesh, a local shepherd. According to reports, strong winds led to the collapse of a wall, killing him on the

Jyotiraditya Scindia Highlights West Bengals Role in Developed India 2047 Vision

Bagdogra, May 15: Union Minister of Communications and Development of the Northeast Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, emphasized on Thursday that the

Yogi meets Shah amid delay over PWD, other UP cabinet portfolios

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi. The meeting comes amid a delay in portfolio allocation a

Mawkhar church alleges political interference over fund dispute

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: The Executive Committee of the Mawkhar Presbyterian Church on Thursday alleged political interference in its in

Chennithala skips CLP meet alleging norms ignored

Soon after the Congress named V D Satheesan as Kerala chief minister, signs of internal dissent surfaced with senior leader Ramesh Chennithala ex

India Inc biggies turbocharge plans to move logistics into electric lane

Top Indian companies are boosting their green logistics plans. PepsiCo is expanding its electric vehicle corridors. Maruti Suzuki aims to shift m

Discover the Ancient Baroli Temple: A Marvel Dedicated to Lord Shivas Nataraja Form

Jaipur, May 15: Across India, numerous magnificent temples honor Lord Shiva, the supreme deity. In Rajasthan, the Baroli Temple complex stands ou

New textbooks to reach schools soon in T.N.

Did you know sea otters have a personal favorite rock they keep forever? Here's the surprisingly sweet reason why

Sea otters are highly intelligent marine mammals known for their unique survival skills and playful nature. One of their most fascinating behavio

High costs pull India Inc's foreign borrowing down 51%

The rupee ended fiscal 2026 as the worst performer in Asia against the US losing close to 10% of its value in a year marked by record exits from

A hundred years ago | Polish revolt

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Quote of the Day by Hermann Hesse: 'If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is...'- Author of Siddharthas powerful words on hatred, self-awareness and the parts of ourselves we refuse to confront

Hermann Hesse's timeless quote highlights that hatred for another person often stems from something within ourselves. This profound insight encou

Calcutta HC Orders WB Police For Safe Return Of Post-Poll Clash Affected After Didi Argues As Lawyer

Ms Banerjee, who walked into the HC at around 11 am springing a surprise, told the division bench, Im appearing here for the first time to argue

Vande Mataram must in Bengal school assemblies

West Bengal schools now have a new directive. All state-run and aided schools must sing Vande Mataram. This will happen during morning assemblies

Maharashtra Approves Four Expressway Projects in Vidarbha

Mumbai, May 15: The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, granted administrative approval on Thursday for

Udhayanidhi clarifies stand on Sanatana

Sri Lankas Fisheries Minister urges CM Vijay to ban bottom trawling

Hoping to travel to Tamil Nadu and meet the CM, says Ramalingam Chandrasekar

SC refuses to stay Raghuvanshi Investment board meeting in Sunjay Kapur inheritance dispute

The Supreme Court has allowed Sunjay Kapur's wife to hold a board meeting for Raghuvanshi Investment. However, key decisions on new directors and

Narayana Inspects Anna Canteen In Vijayawada

The minister inspected food quality, sanitation, drinking water arrangements and other facilities at the canteen. He closely examined cleanliness

BRICS consensus on West Asia uncertain as Iran, UAE spar at meeting

BRICS foreign ministers are struggling to agree on a joint statement concerning West Asia. Tensions flared between the UAE and Iran during the me

AIDSO Expresses Concern Over Irregularities In NEET-UG

The AIDSO also strongly condemned the repeated failures of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in ensuring a fair, transparent, and secure examinat

Govt aims to reduce heat wave-linked deaths: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a significant government goal. India is actively working to eliminate deaths caused by heat waves. This i

DC Edit | Kerala Has A CM, At Last

It was not just the UDF and its strategies that helped it coast to victory. The LDF government was happily contributing ammo to the reconstituted

Boy dies after falling from terrace while flying kite near Kancheepuram

Madhya Pradesh Fireworks Factory Owner Faces NSA Charges Following Deadly Blast

Devas, May 15: Authorities have imposed the National Security Act (NSA) against Anil Malviya, the owner of a fireworks manufacturing unit in Tonk

Multiple Sclerosis Society of India organises awareness event in Chennai

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition affecting the central nervous system. The event sought to highlight the importance of

Fifth Straight IPL Loss for Punjab As Varma Slams 75 for Mumbai

Mumbai chase 201 against Punjab as Tilaks unbeaten 75 seals six-wicket IPL victory

AAP student wing protests NEET paper leak, seeks PMs resignation

P. Kumaran takes charge as Indias High Commissioner in London

The new High Commissioner paid tributes to the statues of Mahatma Gandhi in Tavistock Square and Parliament Square and to Babasaheb B.R. Ambedkar

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Dev Sai Discusses Development Plans with Amit Shah in New Delhi

Raipur, May 15: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai recently returned from a visit to New Delhi, where he met with Union Home Minister Ami

Techie Catfished Of 81.67 Lakh, 2 Arrested

According to police, the victim, identified as Ashok, came into contact with the main accused, Poojitha Reddy, through Instagram.

Railways To Run Special Trains To Clear Summer Rush

The one way special express train No. 07810 Kacheguda-Visakhapatnam will leave Kacheguda on Friday on May 15 at 08.45 pm which will reach Visakha

Bageerath Case Hearing Fixed for Today

Bandis son urges court to restrain police from arresting him.

Odisha Chief Minister Reviews Law and Order, Calls for Strong Action Against Organized Crime

Bhubaneswar, May 15: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directed Odisha Police on Thursday to adopt a more proactive and community-centered approa

Remove import duty on cotton to ensure supply, CM Vijay urges Modi

Of late, the industry is facing severe crisis due to increase in cotton price, and consequently yarn prices. I understand this is caused primaril

Court Orders Data Transfer to T-Wallet

According to the petitioners, their company was previously engaged by the government for operation of T-Wallet and the dispute arose after the go

DC Edit | Resist Lustre Of Gold

One of the simpler ways to help tackle foreign exchange reserves and CAD-related pressures in the face of global volatility is to restrict the im

Pricier oil adds to Beijing's EV push

As China grapples with the impacts of rising oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, the country's gasoline demand is projected to declin

Delhi Cops Arrest Kapra Robbers, Recover Gold, Silver

Stolen gold and silver recovered after accused fled Hyderabad following a brutal attack